What is a good place to do a project of in Japan?

Question:

I have to do a project on a place in Japan but I have no idea what to do. I want to do something like a shrine or temple that has a history. If you could put down a few ideas it would be really good.

Thanks in advance

Answer:

If you want to do a project on a place in Japan, think of what you like most about Japan. Is it sushi? Then do the Tsukiji fish market. Is it temples? Maybe Kyoto would be good for you. Is it on pop culture? Akihabara in Tokyo would be a good place to go with. Is it on Japanese wildlife? The deer in Nara (which was once a capital) is a well known location. Want to do it on Japanese onsen (bath houses)? Try Hakone.

How to get from Narita (city) to Shibuya (and around tokyo area) train?

Question:

hi, i need to get from the Radisson Hotel in Narita located at 650-35 Nanae, Tomisato-Shi, Narita Japan 286-0221, Japan to shibuya station? i need to know which line and specifics like how many stops/transfers and how much it will cost. (If it helps at all, i speak fluent japanese!) thanks!

Answer:

Like the above take the shuttle to the airport.

If you are not in a hurry you can take the Kesei Narita Sky Access (成田スカイアクセス, Narita-sukai-akusesu Which turns into the Toei Asakusa line once into Tokyo. You can change at Shimbashi to the Ginza line that goes to Shibuya. you will be on a local train but the cost is 1700 yen it is the cheapest route you can take, it is a little longer than the Narita express but half the cost.

How is jail in Japan strict?

Question:

I read many articles and Y!A Q's saying how jail in Japan is strict. Can someone share why it is strict? When they say strict, does it mean abuse, conditions, etc?

I know about the 98% conviction rate, does that apply with minor offenses like speeding tickets?

Answer:

>I know about the 98% conviction rate

You have to know that we have "suspension" of imprisonment. If you are sentenced to 3 years in prison with suspended for 2 years, that means that you will not be imprisoned unless you are convicted of another crime in the next 2 years.

So 98% does not mean that many people are imprisoned.

Addition:
>The thing I don't get is wouldn't the second crime add on to the 3 years?

Yes, the 2nd one would be added on.

Is baseball more popular in japan or china?

Question:

Obviously china has more people, so we are looking for more of a relative statistic. Thanks.

Answer:

Japan has a professional baseball league that is very similar to the United States. There is huge fan support for baseball in Japan from the High School Championships (nationally televised) all the way up to the Major Leagues.

Taiwan has a very good baseball program and a very good friend of mine is actually a scout for the Seattle Mariners based in Taipei. Baseball exists in China but is much more popular at the little league level than for adults. Much like soccer still is here in the USA.

South Korea also has a major league type professional baseball program and although, very popular, can not even compare to Japan.

Are many Japanese men still traditional in dating?

Question:

I hear that Japanese men who were born/raised and live in Japan are still very traditional in dating....... even to the point of being controlling and not allowing women much freedom....

is this really true, if so how common please??

Answer:

Women today are very independent in Japan. They're well-educated and can afford a good standard of life for themselves. *IF* they get married, they expect their husband to respect their way of life and improve their standard of life.

Any man who still thinks traditionally like that will have an extremely hard time trying to find a wife that suits his tastes.

Oiran still exist in Japan?

Question:

The Oiran still exist in Japan?

Answer:

Oiran no longer exist. If you ever see an oiran, it's a person dressed up and playing the role of one for something like a festival, movie, or stage performance. The Kyoto equivalent, called tayuu, DO still exist. But there aren't that many of them (only 3-5). They practice the arts of the old tayuu with the exception of sexual arts, since prostitution is illegal in Japan now so the modern tayuu no longer sell sex. In fact, for legal and tax purposes they are classified as a type of geisha these days (even though in the past they were considered two separate professions).

What are some good Japanese food recipes?

Question:

What are some healthy or unhealthy fast or non-fast everyday things they would eat in Japan. I love Japanese food and have been to Japan and I want to eat more like them :3

Answer:

There are a fantastic amount of Japanese foods that are easy to prepapre at home and are not only delicious, but also healthy too. There are also lots of unhealthy Japanese foods unfortunately, but those are the ones that taste particularly good.

Here is a list of some tasty Japanese foods going from healthy, to not so healthy.

• Shirataki Noodles
You may have seen shirataki before. They are sometimes called miracle noodles as they are made from a type of yam and have hardly any calories. Great for diets and can be used in many dishes.
Shirataki Noodle Recipe Ideas:
http://blog.japancentre.com/2010/06/02/r…

• Onigiri Rice Balls
Onigiri are a popular Japanese snack, equivalent to a sandwich that are often served in bento lunch boxes. They can be plain rice with a filling and wrapped up in nori seaweed, or even grilled.
3 Different Onigiri Rice Ball Recipes:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes?keywo…

• Sushi
Sushi is the classic dish that comes to mind when we think of Japanese food. Sushi is made with fish or vegetables mixed with vinegared sushi rice. There are many types of different sushi.
8 Different Sushi Recipes:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipe_catego…

• Dashi Soup Stock
Dashi is the basis of Japanese flavour, a stock made from seaweed and fish, but used in nearly all traditional dishes. Learning how to make this is a key to getting tasty Japanese food! Of course, you can use instant dashi stock powder, but it is easy to make yourself!
Make Your Own Dashi Stock Recipe:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/181

• Noodles - Ramen, Soba, Udon
Much better than standard instant ramen, making your own noodle soup is much healtier and much more delicious too! Soup bases are based on dashi, soy sauce, or miso. Yakisoba are fried noodles.
8 Different Noodle Recipes:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes?keywo…

• Donburi
Donburi is a type of Japanese dish where a topping of meat and vegetables are served over a bowl of rice. They range from sliced beef called Gyudon, to mixed chicken and egg called Oyakodon.
Gyudon and Oyakodon Donburi Recipes:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/113
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/49

• Tempura
Tempura is made by deep frying prawns or vegetables in a very light and crispy batter. You can make tempura with anything which makes it fun to do at home!
Tempura Recipe:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/5

• Katsu Curry
Japanese curry is very mild and slightly sweet, but one of the most popular dishes in Japan these days. Often served with katsu, a breaded pork or chicken cutlet.
Katsu Curry Recipe:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/6

• Matcha Green Tea Cake
Finish off your Japanese meal with a tasty cake infused with matcha green tea. Not really so healthy, but having green tea in it makes it feel healthier! :)
Matcha Green Tea Recipe:
http://www.japancentre.com/recipes/209

What are the gender roles for YOUNG people in Japan?

Question:

Lets say for people around 13-25 or somewhere near that range.

Answer:

What do you mean by role? They are just going to schools. They don't have roles in society.

Addition:
>Well over here, there are still some leftover harmful gender roles in the dating scene, although they are getting more equal as the generations go by.

In dating, boys are often supposed to lead. But not always.

>What about after school? Or does it last longer in Japan? Over here, education usually ends at around ages 16-21, depending on the individual.

If you go to a college, it's 22 that you finish. It's 18 if you didn't.

If I ever travel to Japan....?

Question:

You see, I am a huge Otaku, so it'd only be true that my dream is to one day travel to Japan and live their for quite a while! Thus, I am wondering what cities I should visit while there and the quickest, easiest way to learn Japanese? Also if you know of any Comic Cons and when and where they are going to take place in Japan, that'd be a huge help too! :D it's just I am only fourteen now, so the dates of when they are wouldn't be that helpful, unless you can find the dates, time, and place where the Con is going to be in about fifteen years, awesome! If not, what I asked earlier would be nice and at least the names of th Cons!

Answer:

Akihabara – known as electric city is the place for you. It is the home of Otaku in Japan.

Read about Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

What are common flavours/ingredients used in Japan?

Question:

Please just list a few.
Thanks

Answer:

The following are the most common ingredients used in Japanese cooking.

1. Dashi (stock): Dried bonito is used extensively in Japanese dishes as the basis for stocks and broths. There are powders available but I recommend using Marutomo brand flakes.

2. Miso: Red and white miso is added to dashi stock for miso soup a staple of the Japanese diet. Red is stronger and has more flavour while the white is light and sweet in taste.

3. Seaweed: There are different types used in Japanese cooking. Daichu brand dried kelp is good for udon noodle dishes, while flat sheets are used for sushi.

4. Mirin: Japanese cooking rice wine. Is used extensively in hotpots such as nikujyaga, nimono and teriyaki. I highly recommend the Mizkhan brand cooking rice wine.

5. Rice Vinegar: This is a sushi rice essential. It can also be used to make ponzu sauce by adding soy, cooking sake and a bit of dashi. Mizkhan is again the preferred brand.

6. Wasabi: Fresh wasabi is still rare in most countries but the House Spice brand Japanese horseradish paste is very good.

7. Soy Sauce: Comes in both normal and light varieties. Light soy is best for vegetable dishes or udon noodles. Darker soy is best for dipping sauces. My preferred brand is Kikkoman brand sauces.

How often do they bathe/shower and wash their hair in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

everyday

Is it to soon for Japanese girls?

Question:

Too tsunami?

Answer:

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WILL JAPAN HELP TIAWAN IF ATTACKED BY CHINA?

Question:

CHINA is seeming to take over tiwan.US will certainly help tiwan will vietnam also give some help?
will india or austriala help tiwan? even by words only.
so will somalia or greenland or antartica will do??

Answer:

The PRC isn't going to attack the ROC. They've discovered how to make money.

How much money to take on a one week vacation to Japan?

Question:

As already stated I'll be on vacation for a week in Okinawa. So I was wondering how much money to bring with me.
Thanks!

Answer:

You see this type of question so often on here and of course, never with enough information. Are you staying in a hotel an the price that we suggest includes your lodging or not? What do you like to do? Are you old enough to drink and if so do you drink heavily when you're on vacation? Do you want to rent a car? Do you scuba dive? Do you want to go sailing? Do you eat simply or do you plan to dine in fancy restaurants? If you like things like curry, ramen and other cheap places, you don't drink much or plan to have a busy nightlife then you can get by on very little after your hotel is paid.

See all the different things you need to take into consideration? Nowadays people set their budget and leave the money in their account, as opposed to "taking" the cash with them in the form of real money or travelers checks. Then once in country you use your ATM or Debit card to pay for your incidentals.

Can someone ever get out of the gaijin circle?

Question:

i'll start bashing the way chinese can't speak japanese or engrish if i have to

Answer:

If you're not a Japan born Japanese, you're a gaijin. Bashing anyone will just make matters worse.

How to make seaweed less fishy tasting?

Question:

I tried to make some seaweed salad with some fresh, salted seaweed. I rinsed it about 10 times, soaked it for 1 hour, but it was still really fishy. So I soaked it in white vinegar for a while, then boiled it in some vinegar and water. Long story short, it was still so fishy that I couldn't eat it.

My last resort was to mix up the salad dressing -- soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, & ginger. The dressing was good, but the seaweed was still too fishy. What should I do next time? I searched the web, but couldn't find an answer.

Did I use a bad type of seaweed? It was fresh (refrigerated) and salted.

Any other tips on making seaweed salad would appreciated. Thanks.

Answer:

Try to find dried packaged "Wakame" seaweed. You just reconstitute it in water and go from there. Bottomline though is you must expect that something that comes from the sea tastes like the sea. Other option is to go to an Asian/Japanese/Chinese market and explore the various types of seaweed. Some types of seaweed are better for making stock like Kombu rather than Wakame. There are many varieties of seaweed so continue your research.

What are some of your favorite Japanese Pop (J-Pop) songs?

Question:

It can be old and new.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Answer:

For cute upbeat Jpop I like:

Ropponpon Fantasy by Ebisu Muscut
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Joshiryoku Paradise (女子力 パラダイス) by SUPER GiRLS
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Bo Peep Bo Peep by T-ara
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Kono Chikyu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterundayo! by Morning Musume
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Flying Get (フライングゲット) by AKB48.
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

What rockets do India, Japan and America have in common ?

Question:

I have to do this project for school and i cant find any that they have in common. It can be Japan and India or India and America but please help me!

Answer:

This question does not make much sense.

Rocket is something each country has. There is basically no "common" rocket.

Common could mean that one country sold it to another. Or 2 or more countries developed it together. But there are few cases like that.

Any good Japanese Christian music?

Question:

I know that bands like GaGaalinG are some pretty good Christian JRock, but what else is there? Are there any with a Japanese Folk tune to it? Like played with Japanese Folk instruments, because that kinda music is very beautiful. I wanna know about any Christian JRock out there. Help me out please!

Thank you! :D

Answer:

OK. Here you go:

Glad of Death Revive (G.O.D.R.)
Hide-c
Joshua
STAND　WAVE
神山みさ
山本香織＆Sunshine Gospel Choir
塩谷達也
重延勇矢 / シゲノブ イサヤ
MANNA ＆　入江新一郎
Michiru
小坂忠
岩渕まこと (バンド) (IMARi ToNES)
伊万里トーン
Robinson Crew

How long would 'this' take on a Japanese train?

Question:

I am checking up on what train passes I'm going to use and I came upon a pass for local and rapid train. So my question is, how long would it take using local/rapid (if possible, I don't know their railway rules) to get from Shijuku to somewhere in 1)Hokane and 2)Nagano? Shinjuku would be point A and the other two would be points B.

Answer:

Shinjuku to Odawara (the entrance to Hakone) would take 96 minutes by direct Odakyu Railways Express trains (no extra fees required for Odakyu express trains). It takes between 70-80 minutes by reserved Limited Express "Romance Car" (Extra fee required). This trip is covered by the HAKONE FREE PASS. However you need to pay extra for the romance car, even if using the Hakone free pass.

If you took JR trains instead of Odakyu (Odakyu is better for this route anyway) but if you took JR rapid or local trains from Shinjuku to Odawara, with 1 or 2 transfer it can be about 90minutes as well, but the cost is higher. Odakyu railways is cheaper for the Shinjuku-Odawara-Hakone trip, it's faster and more direct then JR trains.

From Shinjuku to Nagano by JR Rapid and Local trains only will take nearly 400minutes (about 6.6 hours) and require about 3 train transfers if you took local/rapid trains only.

Should i travel to Hokkaido?

Question:

Hey guys,Im planing a trip to japan mid-late march for 11 nights and i wanted to spend 5 nights in Tokyo,3 nights in Kyoto and 3 nights in Hokkaido.id love to go to Hokkaido for some skiing,do you think its worth taking the 3 nights in Hokkaido or would i be better of using them to spend more time in Tokyo and Kyoto?

are there places your still able to ski in Hokkaido during late march?

Im a novice skier and iv only been once here in Australia are there any places to ski for a beginner in Hokkaido?

any advice on my holiday plan would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:

Just going to Hokkaido in itself would be a great idea, but you would missing the whole experience of being there if you just spent it skiing. There are great places to ski closer to Tokyo that are less expensive and take less time to get there (like Nagano, where they held the Winter Olympics) than Hokkaido. But then, that's just me...

How has the earthquake in japan changed the rest of the world?

Question:

its for geography homework.
i dont get how it has :(
any suggestions ??
thanks

Answer:

As already said, many countries have lost trust on nuclear energy in the wake of Fukushima Plant disaster. So countries like Germany and others are shifting from nuclear to other energies.

How do i go about, moving to Japan?

Question:

Here is a little information about myself. I live in Denmark and i have previously lived in the United States for 5 years. I would like to move to Japan at the end of this summer, when i am done with school. I will be 19/20 depending on when i leave, and i do not speak any Japanese at all, but i think i will learn some basic phrases before i leave. I have been on a vacation in Japan in for 2 weeks, and have been to Tokyo, Kobe, Kyoto, and some other cities that i can't think of right now. I know a little about the Japanese culture from my brief visit, and just picking up information here and there. I will probably have around 354 353,59 yen (4 618,80 USD) when i leave.

Now on to the Questions: I would like to know how it is for a foreigner or a "gaijin" to live in Japan and which city would be the best to live in. I like partying and would like to live a place where the nightlife is good, and they play international hits. Don't get me wrong, i would like to explore japan and its culture, but first i would like to get comfortable and meet some people whom i can communicate with, so i prefer a city with a well established international community with young adults like myself.

I would also like to know where i could stay cheap, but at the same time live at a decent place that is not too far away from the center (Where the clubs/bars/restaurants/ are at). It would also be nice if there was an opportunity to get a job, since i need some kind of income while I'm there.

If anyone has links to some sites that could help, like a website to a company that works with young foreigners moving to japan for a short amount of time. It could also be helpful to find a company like this, since it might have connections to a Japanese school where i could learn Japanese.

If anyone currently lives in japan or if anyone has been there, i would like your inputs about how your experience was in japan. Also, I know i forgot to ask some things, so if anyone has anything they think could be useful but that i neglected to ask, please feel welcome to come with input.
Any information would be useful, and i appreciate any useful inputs :)
- Johan

Answer:

To simplify what Vinegar said the basic formula is like this = degree + work experience + job offer = Japan. The only exception to this might be teaching English (which requires no skills these days) which you will be stuck with and probably get bored and move on

How far is the Tokyo Imperial Palace from the Tokyo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Question:

The temple's address is 5-8-10 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku.

Answer:

It's a 6 - 8 mi distance however it's about a 46 min transit by train and it depends on where you leave from the palace grounds.

What site can I book Cheap holidays to Tokyo from Ireland?

Question:

Answer:

It depends on what you mean by cheap holidays. But you can't have something cheap in Tokyo.

How much are love rooms in Tokyo?

Question:

Answer:

$35 an hour up. Most people don''t stay more than an hour or two. They aren't really the type of place you'd want to stay over-night.

Some Japanese grammar questions?

Question:

I'm really curious about some details of Japanese grammar.

(1) What is the use of "koto"?
-The only use I learned was that it is used to establish something that has been done/experienced. example, "tabeta koto ga arimasu".

But lately I've been listening to Japanese records and I notice people use it in other ways.

(2) When to combine two particles such as "に　は”　”で　は”？

Answer:

Koto means "thing", or turns something into a "thing" (i.e. a noun).

So, like what you know...

Tabeta koto ga arimasu. (I've eaten that before.)

LIterally, I have the thing (experience of) of having eaten that.

You can think of it like "mono" means "thing" for physical things, whereas "koto" means "thing" for mental/non-physical things.

Sore ha ii mono. That's a good thing (physical object.)

Sore ha ii koto. That's a good thing (that quality, that personal characteristic, that way of thinking, etc.)

As far as combining two particles goes, the "ha" just puts emphasis on whatever you're talking about.

Nihon ni sunderu. I live in Japan.

Nihon ni ha, takusan ii hito ga iru. In Japan (emphasizing Japan as opposed to other places), there are lots of good people.

(Note, you wouldn't say, "Nihon ni ha sunderu." You would usually want to say more than just one word after "... ni/de ha")

With 4 grand how long can i splurge and party in tokyo?

Question:

also what's the scene like? am i likely to get any action in the gay community (i want a long haired japanese bad boy so bad so judge me) but is it possible? i don't want to be gaijin T.T

Answer:

The gay scene in Japan is pretty closed. Although I've heard there are some clubs in Tokyo.
Can you speak native level Japanese ?
You're not Japanese, you'll always be a gaijin.

Anyone from japan want to be my friend?

Question:

i have like a billion questions about japan, would be cool to have someone to instant message or email back and forth exchange cultures or something (i'm from canada) so let me know :S sorry, but i really like japan, and really don't know any japanese people

Answer:

We courd be friends, I guess.

What website do I go on 2 get in contact with people in Tokyo?

Question:

I am going for 3 weeks next week and want to talk to people online about best places to go etc. It will be my 1st time and I am 20 :)

Answer:

You can go to Facebook and find people in Tokyo there.

Romantic ideas for Tokyo (going next week)?

Question:

Myself (20) & my 24 year old partner are going to Tokyo for 3 weeks, whats something really romantic we could do? we also want to get a photo shoot taken under cherry blossums tree's and all the natural beauty, how do we go about this?

Answer:

I would recommend checking out some temples in Asakusa and getting a ride on one of those man-pulled taxi cart things they have there.

You can also climb Tokyo Tower or the Sky tree and get a great view of the city, especially at night.

I am going to Toko next week for 3 weeks, what should I do, any accommodations?

Question:

For a spontaneous 20 year old, I am going with my partner.

Answer:

If you are really spontaneous, try hosteling
http://www.hostels.com/tokyo/japan
or,
for in-home stays (room rentals)
http://www.airbnb.com/

Is Disneyland (Tokyo) Really busy during NON school holidays?

Question:

I am going to Japan next week and want to go to Disneyland but not if it will be 2 hour line ups for each ride.

Answer:

It's not so busy on non-holidays.

Is $3000 enough for 3 week holiday in Tokyo????? for a 20 y/o?

Question:

I am going to tokyo with my bf for 3 weeks (he is only for 13 days though)
Will that be enough, we are staying at a backpackers, and eating cheap noodles, perhaps some shopping, should i stress I don't have enough? btw I am a stingy person and am good with being careful with $$

Answer:

If you consider 10,000 Yen per day, it will come to 210,000 Yen for 21 days. Which is equal to US $ 2,800.

Lets try splitting it per day.
Stay : 6500 Yen
Food: 1500 Yen
Travel: 1000 Yen
Shopping: 1000 Yen
Total: 10,000 Yen

Not Bad...!!! :-)

Is your flight charges included in this?

Taking a gap year to japan?

Question:

Ever since i was very little, since i can remember I've always loved asian culture and history and I still do. I started leaning Japanese four months ago and I like to think I'm making good progress, I decided i wanted to take a gap year when I'm 18, after college (I'm from the UK), to Japan, but I don't know how to deal with it, how do i arrange things, how do i even survive in a foreign country with no financial support, i was hoping to get a part time job there but i doubt it would be easy. I have little money to start with, I current like have £2100, which when your trying to live by yourself is next to nothing, i'm trying to get a job to get more money, and im 16 so I still have just under two years to make money. But it's not just about the money, its finding accommodation and such.

Basically i don't know where to start and I really need help and pointers in the right direction. I don't want to go on one of these big gap year things where you travel everywhere, i sort of want to live in Japan for a year for a new experience, i wouldn't even mind going to university there but i assume for that my japanese would have to be perfect and i'd have to be able to read well, which in two years i might but... you know... And really i need as much detail about every aspect i can of doing this, as i know literally nothing.

Answer:

Well, at 18 you'd be able to get a working holiday visa. It's good for a year, and you can work part time on it. Not quite sure how you'd manage to make a living on that though. Sightseeing is very expensive.

As for university, there are some options available in English. The government is looking to internationalize the universities here, elite ones first. You complete your degree program in English, while learning Japanese at the same time. Some good fees reductions are available, and if you're bright, scholarships are available.

A good place to start is at http://www.global.tsukuba.ac.jp
I work for Tsukuba, so if you have questions you can email me.

If you live around London, there is a "study in Japan" open day next month on the 25th, that you probably should try to attend. That website is available at http://www.experience-japan.jp/

I want a Japanese Friend. 私は日本の友達が欲しい。?

Question:

I've been learning Japanese for awhile, and it would be cool if I could have a friend from japan : D
<3 Or someone who is Japanese ^__^

Answer:

The way you type sounds strange since there already is a word for Japanese (people) Which is Nihonjin

日本人

Also, it sounds a little rude as well since 欲しい means, to want (an object)

You could say
私は日本人と友達になりたい。<---"I want to be friends with a Japanese person)

Anyways, I can be your friend since friendship isn't just limited to physical contact, we all can be friends.

Varsity meaning in Japan vs the US?

Question:

So, I was a varsity cheerleader in the US in my junior year, but I came to Japan for my senior year. I decided to join cheer here, even though I heard it wasn't real cheerleading, and it was nothing compared to the US. Then, they just told me that I am on the JV team, and when I got upset, they said that JV and varsity don't really mean anything in Japan. Were they just saying that to make me happy? Because I know I am better than many of the people on varsity, and they kept on saying how impressed they were at me, but the other JV team members are not that great. They said the main reason I didn't make varsity is because I'm too tall, but this seems like BS to me. Please help!

Answer:

hahaha too tall. sounds like a sorry excuse cuz you out show them. That is my opinion. Just keep fighting for what you believe and show the other girls up and make everyone notice you. it will change. who assigned you to JV anyways? A teacher or someone on the cheer team?

2 Week trip to Japan in November - Where should I go?

Question:

Hello,
I've booked 2 weeks in Japan and of course will use Tokyo as my base. I am getting the J-Rail pass perhaps for 7 days. I am confused though, about what I should see. I'm travelling alone so night life is out of the question, the trip would be more about seeing culture and scenery & perhaps some shopping. I had made an itinerary for Tokyo (5 days), Kyoto (3 days), Osaka (2 days), Hiroshima (1 day), Nagoya (1 day), then Tokyo again (3 days) - in that order.
Could anyone tell me any thoughts about whether this is a good itinerary? Could it be changed at all or should I change the order of days at all? And is there anything I'm missing?
Much appreciated,
OT.

Answer:

In the tokyo area I would go see sky tree and tokyo tower and some temples around there and maybe make my way to kamakura are to see Buddha and landmark tower in yokohama. There are a lot of temples and shrines in that area. I would also try Harajuku and Akihabara or Shinjuku. IN osaka I would look at maybe USJ or Osakajokoen and around Osaka Station and then make my way to Nara. You can see everything in Nara park in one day. The rest of you stay i can not answer for Kyoto or hiroshima or nagoya. Just do some research before you come here and plan your days out at what you want to see. there is tons of sites with advice.

2 Week trip to Japan in November - Where should I go?

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Hello,
I've booked 2 weeks in Japan and of course will use Tokyo as my base. I am getting the J-Rail pass perhaps for 7 days. I am confused though, about what I should see. I'm travelling alone so night life is out of the question, the trip would be more about seeing culture and scenery & perhaps some shopping. I had made an itinerary for Tokyo (5 days), Kyoto (3 days), Osaka (2 days), Hiroshima (1 day), Nagoya (1 day), then Tokyo again (3 days) - in that order.
Could anyone tell me any thoughts about whether this is a good itinerary? Could it be changed at all or should I change the order of days at all? And is there anything I'm missing?
Much appreciated,
OT.

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In the tokyo area I would go see sky tree and tokyo tower and some temples around there and maybe make my way to kamakura are to see Buddha and landmark tower in yokohama. There are a lot of temples and shrines in that area. I would also try Harajuku and Akihabara or Shinjuku. IN osaka I would look at maybe USJ or Osakajokoen and around Osaka Station and then make my way to Nara. You can see everything in Nara park in one day. The rest of you stay i can not answer for Kyoto or hiroshima or nagoya. Just do some research before you come here and plan your days out at what you want to see. there is tons of sites with advice.

Private onsen inside room in Kamakura?

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Im going to kamakura with my girlfriend i would like to have a onsen bath enough big for two persons inside themy hotel room....somebody knows the places?

Answer:

Ebisuya
http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/ka…

Kakiya
http://japaneseguesthouses.com/db/kamaku…

Where can I find information about learning the Japanese language and culture?

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I am currently fresh out of high school. I'm waiting for the new semester at my local junior college to start, but lately I've been paying a lot of thought to living in Japan. Ever since I can remember, I've always been extremely fascinated by the Japanese culture. The food looks exotic, the language sounds beautiful, the people are so interesting, and from what I have heard and can see, the entire culture itself is an amazing one to experience. To be honest, I've never been there, I've never had the food, and I've never learned a single bit of the language.

As things stand now, it is my hope that I can eventually learn to fluently speak and write in Japanese, and maybe even live there some day. I'd really love to get started with this plan, but I have no idea where to start -- (( How do I learn Japanese? What is the best method of learning the language? Should I learn how to write while I learn how to speak Japanese? Should I learn how to write at all? Are there certain dialects of the language I want to avoid for my first time learning? How do you convert Japanese writing into English? What are the most common, /authentic/ dishes people eat in in Japanese culture? What do I do when I get there? What are the cultural differences between Japan and America? Should I take a friend with me? Should I already have contacts in Japan? )) I have so many questions to ask, and I'm having trouble finding a place where people can give me some beginner's help to going there.

Does anyone know of a forum or some kind of website -- ANY kind of community that is open to helping people get to, and meld in with Japan? I have a lot of questions that I feel should be answered before I go. The older I get,the more real my dream feels, and I absolutely cannot wait to get started. I really want to connect with people who have, or currently live in Japan so I can get some questions answered. I just need help preparing myself for extended trips to Japan for the first time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer:

If you want to live in Japan, getting a degree is essential. If you are happy to come for a few years then go back to your own country, a degree in your own country will do you fine, and you'll probably make your living teaching English. Better jobs are possible if you are fluent in Japanese.

If you plan on staying for a long time (or permanently), better to get a degree from a Japanese university. This is much more possible nowadays, due to a governmental program called global 30. Basically, the government aims to internationalize the universities, with the elite universities first. You can get your degree in English, while learning Japanese at the same time. A good place to start is this website http://www.global.tsukuba.ac.jp
I work for Tsukuba, so if you have questions you can email me. Many G30 universities have good deals on tuition, and some even offer scholarships to good students.

Learning Japanese is important, but it's much more important to get a degree in something. Don't study a degree in Japanese language though - unless you plan to teach Japanese in your own country, it is practically useless, and it won't help you get a job here.

Isn't latveria kinda similar to japan?

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i mean they both are one of the top producers of robots and very avanced, latveria has an enforced monarchy, while japan has a constitutional monarchy, do you agree. or am I wrong.

Answer:

your talking about a comic comparing it to japan??? really??

Isn't latveria kinda similar to japan?

Question:

i mean they both are one of the top producers of robots and very avanced, latveria has an enforced monarchy, while japan has a constitutional monarchy, do you agree. or am I wrong.

Answer:

you mean Latvia?

similar in the fact that they are both monarchy yes, but besides that, nothing much. Japan is more similar to countries such as South korea and Taiwan.

Japan and twin brothers?

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im a big fan of anime and other japanese shows and games. a common theme i seem to notice in them is twin brothers who are polar opposites of each other in their beliefs and how they generally view life. two of these examples are vash and knives from trigun, the other is dante and vergil from the devil may cry series. and of course theres ragna and jin from blazblue (though im not sure if these two are actually twins, though the concept remains the same). why is this theme of juxtaposed brothers so common in japanese fiction?

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These are all manga, anime, game, etc. And have nothing to do with real Japan.