Question:
Can i be accepted
Answer:
I think Japanese people would see you as weird if you talk about something like holy ghost. There is nothing like that in Japan.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Sanbasen.!CAN A MAN HIGHLY FILLED BY THE HOLYGHOST BE ACCEPTED IN JAPAN?ARIGATO!?
Can i be accepted
I think Japanese people would see you as weird if you talk about something like holy ghost. There is nothing like that in Japan.
Is it hard to start a new life in Japan (Housing/Employment)?
Question:
I'm a 29 year old, Japanese American with a dual citizenship in both countries. My Japanese is pretty bad and I don't have a degree.
I'd like to teach English but I hear that it's a pretty competitive industry and most teaching employers require a degree and some type of cert.
So my question is: Would I be able to accommodate myself in Japan if I move out there permanently? Will I be able to find a job and a place to live?
Answer:
If you're 29, you can't have dual citizenship. That stops at age 22 or so. It's either one or the other.
You need a BA / BS degree to get a work visa. This is what the Japanese government requires, not the schools.
Not knowing Japanese means you're more American than Japanese. I don't think you can make it there. Sorry.
If you're full Japanese and was born in USA, would you still be considered as a foreigner in Japan?
Question:
And also if your just half-Japanese would it still be the same.
Answer:
The scenario you present doesn't answer other questions:
You say simply born in the USA, however you do not say if you grew up in the USA etc. TWO very different things. A Japanese parents can have a baby born in America, but move back to Japan (or they were on vacation). This type of scenerio the person generally wouldn't be considered a foreigner, they were born to Japanese in America, but only spent very little time in America itself.
A Japanese person born in America but spent a lot of time in America, but be viewed differently.
You have two different scenerios there.
While anyone born in America has US citizenship, being born of one or even two Japanese parents, the child is also Japanese citizen as well (one does not need to choose the citizenship until age 22 in Japan) and even in that case they might keep both.
Japanese level/fluency plays a very important part as well.
I need a bit of help with writing kanji?
Question:
i already know katakana and hiragana but kanji is showing to be a real challenge, can anyone give me any good methods or tips on understanding it more?
Answer:
Start with the very basic kanji and practice writing them with the correct stroke order. I find it helps if you create some small cards with the kanji on them, so you can flick through them daily and this really helps you memorize them.
Try and learn a certain amount of kanji each day as this helps you build up your kanji ability. I tried to learn 5 kanji per day or about 20 a week.
The best resource I have found for kanji learning is the Shin Nihongo no Kiso Japanese Kanji Workbook. It starts with the basic kanji and then slowly builds up with lots of practice drills, writing exercises and space to practice the kanji.
How to Learn Japanese
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…
Sushi for beginners ?
Question:
what's a simple sushi for beginners to try ?
Answer:
It is best to start with a simple roll and then get more adventurous with nigirizushi and different toppings.
My favourites are:
Makizushi (巻寿司) which is a rolled sushi. I really like Salmon roll, Cucumber roll and Avocado roll.
Nigirizushi (握り寿司) which consists of a bed of sushi rice, usually with a bit of wasabi, and a topping draped over it. Favourite toppings are salmon (sake), tuna (maguro) and prawns (ebi).
Inarizushi (稲荷寿司) which is a pouch of fried tofu filled with usually just sushi rice.
I enjoy my sushi with a little wasabi and soy sauce and like to have some pickled ginger to cleanse the palate after each sushi.
Japanese Sushi
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…
Would having an exchange student from Japan be helpful to know what japan is like?
Question:
Answer:
Yes, but you'll get a bit of a skewed perspective. One person in your home cannot possibly be a representative of a whole culture, but it's a start. You should try to stay away from making any judgments of Japanese people as a whole based on your experience with your guest, but you have a real live Japanese person there to talk to about Japan, to teach you some Japanese, and if you're hospitable to the Japanese person while he's/she's your guest, then you will have a valuable contact in Japan when it's your turn to go.
Teaching in Japan w/o a Bachelor Degree?
Question:
I am possibly looking into trying to get a working visa to teach English in Japan. I know the most popular option is to join a company like Jet and whatever Nova is now, but I would really like to open up my own conversational school there. I also plan on managing online lessons (already have the website in the developmental stage), private and corporate lessons as well.
I don't have a B.A. or B.S. but I do have an Associates in English and working towards CELTA certification. While it's not teaching experience I have been working as a freelance writer/editor for the past 4 years. I have the experience in the language (not just educational, but also written and being native born U.S.), so while I know a visa requires a B.A. or relevant work experience, given my background do you think I would be able to successfully vie for a working visa to live and start up a school in Japan?
Answer:
The Japanese government requires a BA / BS degree from a " accredited " college to qualify for a work visa. Being a freelance writer is of no value.
Sorry, the chances of opening your own school are zero. Some people like to blame me for being " negative", but that's nonsense. You need a degree.
NOVA ? They went bankrupt years ago. GEOS also went under.
Do you even realize how much it costs to open a school ? Rent, employees...materials...
JET is a program run by the Japanese government.
The site below will tell you about visas.
Where are 10 places to go shopping?
Question:
Answer:
in no order:
1) forever 21
2) pacsun
3) hot topic
4) American eagle
5) thrift stores(you just gotta find those)
6) charolette russe
7) rue 21
8) wet seal
9) urban outfitters
10) modcloth.com
also any band or YouTube-ey websites(like district lines, stygr8.com, big cartel sponsored, etc)
What is one of the best shopping suburbs in Tokyo?
Question:
I am going to Tokyo and would like to know where is a good suburb to stay. Has to be kinda near the Narita Airport. Thanks
Answer:
The following are the best spots in Tokyo for shopping.
Shinjuku – around Shinjuku station are lots of major discount camera stores and music shops. Shinjuku also has most of the major big department stores on Shinjuku Dori (avenue). One of the best is Takashimaya department store and food hall. Tokyu Hands is an eight level craft store and Uniqlo is a great store for really cheap, high quality, basic clothing.
Harajuku - home to Japanese street fashion. Harajuku Station and Takeshita Dori have many shops that cater to teen fashion and Japanese street fashion. For cheap knick-knacks, souvenirs and bargain gifts check out Daiso in Harajuku, which is one of the famous 100 Yen Shops where nothing costs more than 100 yen ($1.25) plus 5 yen tax. The Daiso in Harajuku is one of the biggest and best in Japan.
Shibuya - with its famous intersection where the style tribes gather and Shibuya 109 the 10 level fashion emporium.
Akihabara – known as electric city is where dozens of stores sell everything electronic. You will find dozens of mainly duty free stores selling computers, cameras and TVs. The Yodobashi Akiba megastore houses nine floors of electronics.
Ginza – home to exclusive department stores, galleries and coffee shops. This is where some of the best high-end shopping can be done or like me some great window shopping. At the Ginza intersection is Wako, Japan’s most exclusive department store, and Mitsukoshi, known as the Harrods of Tokyo.
Roppongi – one of the livelier places in Tokyo where the beautiful people hang out in cutting edge restaurants. Check out the mind boggling Roppongi Hills, which opened in 2003, the 1.6ha megaplex has boutiques, a cinema, restaurants, apartments, the Mori Art Museum, a hotel, a major TV studio, an outdoor amphitheatre and parks.
Yoyogi Park – a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists, especially on weekends when it hosts Tokyo’s biggest flea market, with about 800 merchants selling all kinds of great things.
Ueno Station – Ameya Yokocho is a busy market under the Yamanote train line. The atmosphere at this vibrant shopping bazaar is upbeat with vendors trying to out-shout each other while flogging clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices.
Shopping in Tokyo
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…
Could be consider as a Halloween/Japanese lovers question x.x ....?
Question:
I want to buy a bokken (Japanese wood sword) But I have few questions:
1- do you have to have a license for a japanese wood sword XD ?
2- What are the usual prices for a Japanese wood sword?
3- is there a website that you know - from your experience with buying online - which has a great wooden sword offers with authentic merchandise?
4- any advice or extra information?Perhaps your experience with a Japanese wooden sword or the way you bought it ?
Answer:
Bokken? I think a more common word for wood sword is bokutou 木刀.
1, No. No license is needed.
2, 1000-10000 yen.
3, This is one.
http://bokkenshop.net/
How would you write my name in Japanese?
Question:
my name is Cosette it's pronounced ko-set,
Answer:
コセット cool name by the way :)
Good Japanese cookbooks?
Question:
I don't want to learn the art of Japanese cooking, since I'm not the worlds best cook to begin with, but I thing it would be awesome to learn how to cook some stuff.
I'm looking for a book that has a wide variety of things to choose from: from breakfast to desert (and snacks?) from noodles to soups to hotpots to meats, etc. I'm not even sure if such an all inclusive book exists, but if you have any suggestions that would be awesome. :D
I don't care about levels of cooking or anything so even if you think of one that is advanced but has what I'm looking for please put it on here.
Also, before you say "google it", I have. There are too many books out there for me to pick from, and I can't even tell if they are what I want.
Thanks for the help!
Answer:
Japanese dishes are actually simple. It's the presentation that is hard and takes skills. But if you can forgo with the actual presentation, then are a lot of cookbooks you can find. Try to look for the one that has the recipe/dish you like or would like to try. You are right, you might not be sure if it's the one you like. I usually end up buy a lot of different books of the same cuisine just for the recipe. There are no one book that will cater to all I need or want - that is also true for professional chef. But learning the basic is the most important of knowing the cuisine. I've looked at different books for you and I found one that might be helpful to you. http://www.amazon.com/Harumis-Japanese-C…
It might still be a bit overwhelming, but learning where to get the ingredients will make it less overwhelming. Like DASHI is the basic stocks in Japanese cooking - it'll teach you how to make them. Me, I just go to an Asian store or Japanese store and buy Dashi (Japanese kind - fish stock, it's not fishy at all.) ready to use. You need Japanese SOY SAUCE (Kikkoman brand is very common), not just any soy sauce. Mirin is cooking sweet wine (not to be confused with SAKE, when asked for). Use Japanese vinegar or sushi vinegar - they are less sour than apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
Now contrary to what people think MSG is not that bad. It's like salt, too much of it is bad; so, too much of MSG is bad, too, as with too much of sugar. MSG migraine is psychological unless too much of it, like with salt - although, there is always an exception. But never known anyone who got sick badly from it or died from it - else, there will be a lot of Eastern Asians dead and dying. I used to get migraine when I was young, but I found out that it's because my mom put tons of it. Now, I don't - using the right amount.
If you love Japanese Food, and have eaten Japanese food, you have eaten food with MSG. Japanese food always have MSG. US Chinese restaurants most of them don't use it, but still some people even without MSG, gets that migraine - seen it a lot of times.
Your basic cooking ingredients, available at Asian or Japanese stores.
Dashi
Kikkoman
Mirin
MSG
Sushi vinegar
I'll give you my Sukiyaki recipe - it can't get any simpler.
1/4 - 1/2 lb slice beef
1/4 - 1/2 lb slice or quartered mushroom
Hand full of Potato noodles or Yam noodles or Saifun (hard to find but, Saifun is easier)
1/2 lb Napa cabbage (or called Chinese Cabbage) cut to an inch square
all ingredients can be more or less as desire.
Melt about 2 tbsp butter in a pot. Layer slice beef, then noodles, then mushroom, then cabbage.
Mix thoroughtly 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Mirin, 1 1/2 cup water, 3 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp Dashi, 1/2 tsp MSG (optional), 2 tbsp garlic powder, (option 1/2 cup Sake, dash of Black pepper). Pour mixture with the rest in the pot. Heat to boil, once it's boiling cover and turn heat to medium or low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, making sure it has enough liquid else, add more water. When done, you can optionaly add a scramble egg in the Sukiyaki dish - but stirring it with the broth.
Tempura is easy. You can just get a Tempura mix and some shrimps and vegetables. It's just cooking dip fried battered food. You can get a Kikkoman Tempura sauce, available in most store that sells Kikkoman.
Once you get use to it, you'll most likely move to the next level of presentation or, not. Me, I don't even bother with the presentation, it's just the food that I like.
Here's a site with the Saifun noodles and a Japanese recipe with it.
http://1tess.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/fi…
With the internet, I usually get my recipes online, and stopped buying books. One of the latest Japanese recipe that I got online is Kamemeshi rice dish.
Hope this help.
Japanese grammar question about 歌舞伎町の女王?
Question:
I was looking up the lyrics to this song by 椎名林檎. And I didn't understand the following:
"一度栄し者でも必ずや衰えゆく"
What is the purpose of the し between 栄 and 者？
消えて行った女を憎めど夏は今
女王と云う肩書きを誇らしげに掲げる
And what is the purpose of 憎めど... in particular I don't understand the meaning of the ど.
分かっている人は助けて下さい。 よろしくお願いします。
Answer:
＞「一度栄し者でも必ずや衰えゆく」
Those who (are) once prosperous will fade away.
「栄える」の文語調。意味は同じ。
諺は長年継承されてきたもので、文語調で書かれることが多い。
因みに口語では必ずの後の「や」は不要。
例：かつて榮し都 / 永久に榮し都
共に副詞により時制が決まる。「し」自身に時制は無い。
＞「消えて行った女を憎めど夏は今」
「ど」も文語調。意味は「が」 (but or however)と同じ。
口語では「憎むが」と活用する。
例：罪は憎めど人は憎まず = 罪は憎むが人は憎まない。
I hate crimes, but I don't hate people (or humans).
Awesome rock/pop songs (Japanese) Like Asterisk by Orange Range?
Question:
Answer:
Listen to Velonica by Aqua Timez
Awesome rock/pop songs (Japanese) Like Asterisk by Orange Range?
Question:
Answer:
Listen to Velonica by Aqua Timez
Sumimasen,IS THE OSAKA THE BST UNIVRSITY 2STUDY FRM?give reasons..!?
Question:
WANT TO STUDY A COURSE CONTAINING ALL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TECH,E.G,COMPUTER,SOFTWAREE.T.C.ARIGATO GOZAIMASU
Answer:
It's all up to your needs. But Osaka U is a good college anyway.
How come my fried rice tastes so bad?
Question:
i spray the pan with PAM, then add egg and when the egg is done cooking, i take it out, then spray the pan again, add rice and cook the rice, then i add the egg, soy sauce, and salt. the finished product tastes very bland. why is this?
Answer:
It needs more ingredients, especially for the flavour base. I usually start with garlic and spring onions and also add lots of veggies such as peas, corn and carrot.
Here is a great recipe for Japanese style fried rice
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…
What are some awesome Japanese songs?
Question:
What are some awesome songs like orange range - Asterisk (in that type of genre)? I really like that song.
Answer:
OSCA ... by Tokyo Jihen. 2nd half of the tune is extra very high energy :)) Love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHqMu7z-q…
or ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApdUN7Ye8…
Summer job/internship in japan? roomate? (cars/drifting) help?
Question:
This coming summer in 2012 i would like to try to find a job/internship in japan. I am very interested in the car scene and while im over there would like to get parts and such to bring/send back home. I guess im wondering how an American can find a simple job in japan and if anyone would be willing to be a roommate, or someone who could help me along?
Answer:
Chefao gave you a good answer. Your chances are zero. First off, you need a BA / BS degree minimum to get a work visa in Japan. Or ten years experience in a needed job field. You need to have a job offer before you get there as the employer has to sponsor the employees work visa.
Such internships would only go to a Japanese. Why would they offer it to an American when there's
people already there who can do it ?
Can you speak, read and write Japanese at a native level ? All written matter will be in Japanese. The teachers will only speak Japanese. Do you know metrics ? Most Americans don't.
Sorry, there's nothing positive that can be said about your idea. Like Chefao said, it's not going to happen.
EDIT : Re: drifting. It's illegal, and a very closed group of people. Don't believe what you see in movies. It's been moved to the hills at night. Away from people and the police. They won't talk to anyone they can't trust.
Where should I go in Japan?
Question:
I want to go somewhere where I can really feel the Japanese culture and way of life. I was thinking Kansai (Kyoto and Nara). I would like to go somewhere where there is a lot of countryside and the traditional Japanse houses (with curved roofs) and experience some of the hot springs.
Answer:
Go where the wind blows
Working abroad in Japan. Names issue.?
Question:
This came up in a conversation. Japanese people have trouble pronouncing my North American name (Katharine) and I was wondering if I could adopt a nickname that might be easier to pronounce for Japanese people. Is that permissible?
If so, is there anything similar to Katharine that I could use?
ありがとうございます
Answer:
No. not hard to pronounce your name
Katharine is a common name in English. And there is a Japanese way to write it like キャサリン. Its pronunciation is slightly different from the original Katharine. But anyway, we can pronounce it.
Asian / japan / korea clothes in American sizes?
Question:
I loveee Japanese / Korea / asian style clothes (they're so cute), but I can usually only find XS or small for westerners.
I am a Medium in japan size
Is there anywhere that sells clothes a little bigger for americans??
where can I find them please? :)
Answer:
Most clothes in Japan have not only Medium but also Large size. So you can find bigger size clothes. I wonder why you couldn't so far.
What are some good man-made products to export to Japan? (For school project)?
Question:
We have a project to think of a product to export to a foreign country and why. It has to have a legitimate reason, and it has to be man-made. Thanks
Answer:
chopsticks (the wooden disposable version)
wood is cheap in the US, everyone uses chopsticks in Asia (Japan too!), easy to manufacture, light to ship, does not depreciate in value over time (within reason of course), etc.
Best place to go on holiday to in Japan?
Question:
Konnichiwa :)
A few days ago my family was discussing going to Japan for a holiday, and I was wondering, where abouts is the best place to go? Preferably somewhere with scenic sites, but also somewhere with a nice town or city centre which has activities to do in the evening perhaps.
I'd be really thankful if you gave some advice on the closest place to that - thanks! :)
Answer:
If you are looking for somewhere with scenic sites, there isn't anywhere better to go that Kyoto. Situated just a few hours outside of Tokyo by bullet train, Kyoto was largely spared bombing during World War 2. Therefore, most of it's 2000 temples, shrines, and palaces are old, unlike most of what you will see in Japan. Kyoto is definitely worth a few days of your time.
http://tripologist.com/asia/fivecantmisstemplesinkyotojapan/
What thing is most popular in 1. france 2. Italy 3. Spain 4. england 5. Usa 6. Japan 7. China ?
Question:
amit from india
Answer:
1 - France: Foie Gras, bread (baguette), fashion (clothes)
2 - Italy: food (pasta, pizza), fashion (shoes)
3 - Spain: bull fighting, tapas (food again)
4 - England: Fish and chips, Indian food (oops - food again)
5 - USA: Cattle/Bison, sky scrapers, consumerism
6 - Japan: Sushi (yes, I know - food), electronics, high tech
7 - China: mass production, large scale/high volume manufacturing, total size of the population
and for all of the above (except England maybe): hot babes
Should I go to Tokyo or Hokkaido in Nov/Dec?
Question:
I don't really like historical stuff...temples etc. And looking forward to snow(:
And I'm going with my mum...I'm like 13 next year when I go there. And which is cheaper?
I LOVE TOTORO!!
Answer:
You'll probably end up flying into Narita (because it's Japan's international airport) so you'll probably have to room very close to Tokyo for at least a night or so. Hokkaido is way up north, and in November an December there is going to be snow and it's going to be cold. I've never been up to Hokkaido myself, but I've always wanted to go. If you're worried about historical stuff, don't be. Tokyo is very modern as are cities in Hokkaido such as Sapporo.
Definitely check out the Sapporo snow festival if you're there at the right time. So I'd go for Hokkaido.
As for the price, a flight to Japan is pretty pricy no matter what. And once you land you have to pay for transportation to get to Hokkaido. This could be a domestic flight or a train. And then of course there's hotels meals etc. No matter how you slice it, I don't think it'll be cheap.
So if you want to base your choice on money, stay in Tokyo. If you want to base your choice of what you really want to do. Go to Hokkaido. Personally I like dreams better than money.
JAPAN: Where to have a gift wrapped or tips on doing it myself?
Question:
Tomorrow I'm meeting a friend in Tokyo who will be helping me out a bit, so I bought her a gift...but how should I wrap it? I know wrapping the gift is often more important than the actual gift itself. Are there any shops that can wrap presents for you and where could I find one? Or are there any common Hallmark/Michael's-like chains that sell supplies for it? I live near Nishi-Nippori Station and hope not to travel too far because I'm running low on time...
Thanks!
Answer:
浅草橋駅前にしき堂 http://townpage.goo.ne.jp/middle.php?map…
Yanagibashi 1-19-1, Taito-ku
社団法人全日本ギフト用品協会ラッピング委員会 http://townpage.goo.ne.jp/middle.php?map…
Kotobuki 3-15-10, Taito-ku
How do you say trash in japanese?
Question:
and is there a difference between taking out the trash and "your a piece of trash!"
Answer:
gomi = garbage.
And Japanese wouldn't say that.
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