I notice everyone wears Speedos here in Japan, should I wear them too?

Question:

I like my user-name indicates, I'm a swimmer. I'm in very good shape, and I have a washboard stomach.

I'm here in Japan. I notice everyone wears Speedos. I don't have a problem wearing Speedos, I wear Speedos all the time, and so do the guys in my swim team in America.

The thing I notice here is that no guy has a noticeable bulge in their Speedos. If I wear a Speedo here, I would be the only guy who actually has a noticeable bulge in his Speedos, so I feel weird about wearing Speedos among so many bulge-less men.

Should I wear Speedos or not?

Answer:

Noh Yoy is spot on... "One lesson that being in Japan teaches is to lose the fear of self-consciousness"

Same for the hot springs if you decide to go to one, haha...

Where will I check in if I am flying All Nippon Airways 950 from Manila to Tokyo?

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Actually my final destination is San Antonio, Texas

Answer:

At the ANA check-in counter, of course. You can have your bags checked through to your first port of entry in the US, where you go through Customs and Immigration.

Are there stores in Japan that sell Danbo?

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I'm going to Tokyo in a few months, so I was curious if there are good stores for such figurines.

Answer:

I love Danbo, but I apologize to say nothing well known common goods of Danbo.
You may find it in Akihabara investigating there and here.
If you can't find at Akihabara, it's difficult to find in other places.

At least you may find 2012 calendar Yotsubato! in Animate Akihabara which is a one of large shop of anime goods.
http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/product…

So I recommend you to go Animate Akihabara at first just thinking lucky if something good is there.

Can you check my grammar please?

Question:

i want to say "I think that I'm having headaches because I havent been wearing my glasses recently."

saikin watashi no megane wo kakemasen kara, atama ga itaito omoimasu.

also how do i say, "if it gets worse"?

i want to say, "if it gets worse, isha ni soudanshimasu."

thank you very much!

Answer:

1. "I think that I'm having headaches because I haven't been wearing my glasses recently."

I would say;
"saikin atamaga itai no desuga, megane o kakete nai sei kamo shiremasen."

- you don't need to say "my" glasses.
- "sei" can be used if something brings you a negative result
- ".... to omoimasu" doesn't really fit in this sentense.

2. "if it gets worse, isha ni soudanshimasu."
I'd say: "hidoku naru you nara, byouin (or ganka = eye clinic) ni ikimasu."

- "isha ni soudanshimasu" is OK.
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How much does it cost to take a flight to japan?

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Me and my friends are eleven, but we want to start a new life in Japan. How much will it cost for three eleven year olds or 12 year olds? I want a job but they say it's illegal for a kid like me to work. I was the one who choice the place so I want to make enough money so my friends don't have to pay even if they want to. And I'm planning to get my mom some money to so she can take care of herself when I'm in Japan. I've also been studying Japanese with everything I've got.

And so on I've been paying everynight miracle could happen so I don't have to go to school and that I could go be a real child and not a adult traveling....

Answer:

You have to be at least 15 to work in Japan, and then that's only part-time. Airfare will cost you at least $3,500. Passports, $100 each.
Stay in school. Maybe when you're 18 you can go there for a visit.

What country did Ramen Noodles originate in?

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Answer:

Noodle are origin from China.
Ramen is a type of noodle but that's origin for Japan.

Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork dried seaweed, kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn. Almost every locality in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of Kyushu to the miso ramen of Hokkaido.

I wanna go to Japan coming May ,and I got one good link from my gf?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8818400/Japan-offers-10000-free-trips-to-foreigners.html　どうやって日本に無料で来るの教えていただけますか？

Answer:

わかったら、メールしてあげます。

What are some online stores based in Japan that are in English?

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I want to get my boyfriend who lives in Tokyo a gift for his birthday, and the cheapest way would be to get him something from a store in Japan so I don't have to pay crazy shipping. But all the Japanese store websites are in Japanese and Google translate isn't good enough. I specifically want to get him a meditation pillow set. Please help!

Answer:

There are many online stores in English in Japan.

Rakuten is one of them.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/

In what cultures, or geographical areas is savory/umami most commonly used?

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I have a presentation in my foods class about the taste, Savory, and would like to hear your answers.`

Answer:

Isn't umami Japanese? Both flavors are found naturally, unami is common in Hawaiian and Pacific islander foods but I nominate Japan.....Portugal and many mediterranean diets use these flavors...still, for me Japanese food is where the word and heavy use of these flavors originated...China, too and always France.

What does this Japanese announcement say?

Question:

I'm trying to translate it and can't get what everyone's getting worked up about.

> ただ、私自身は今3話、4話あたりまで見て、非常に手ごたえを感じています。
> ファンの皆さんにもはやく見てもらいたいです」と宮河氏は語っている。
>Usually, I myself right now would watch until episode 3,4, and feel that I have to really make response.
>Every fan also wants to see it early, says Miyakawa
> 「機動戦士ガンダムAGE」のストーリー／シリーズ構成を担当している、レベルファイ…
> 代表取締役社長・日野晃博氏は、「色々とガンダムファンの間で様々な意見が
> 出ている状況ですが、僕は現在5話まで見て、非常に手応えを感じているところです」と…

Answer:

Mr miyagawa commented, "only (yet?), I , myself , had a such a good feel about it after i watched up to around the 3rd -4rth episode, I would like every fan to watch it as soon as they can.(I would highly recommend to watch it soon.)"

the chairman Mr Hino said, "I have got a very good feel about it after watched the 5th episode, while there are a lots of different criticisms suggested within the G fan."

the third line in japanese is not complete. so i would not know.

On a scale from 1 to 10 what is the likely hood of being able to move to Japan?

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1 being not likely and 10 being very likely, and i know Japanese

Answer:

You have to give us more information than that - becoming an expat to any country depends on many, many variables.

How soon do you want to go? What do you want to do there? Are you planning on going to school before or after arrival? Do want to work in Japan - if so, in what field? Where do you want to live?Things like that make all the difference.

How much money will I need to take to Tokyo?

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I'm going to Toyko with work but will only be spending 1 and a half days in the actual city. How much money do you think I would need? I want to do tourist-y stuff while I'm there!

Answer:

It really depends on what you want to do. I would say about USD$80-100 a day is possible done on a budget.

Nintendo DS lite in Japan?

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How much does a Nintendo DS lite cost in Japan right now? My brother's going to Japan, and I'm planning on buying the console only, but I have no idea how much it costs. Anyone in Japan knows how much it is right now? It'd be a big help! Thank you. :)

Answer:

Realize the paperwork will be in Japanese and the warranty will be void once it leaves the country.

What is the salary of a police officer in Japan?

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Answer:

Police officers are civil servants employed by prefectural (not national) governments. Their salaries are fixed by their respective prefectural payment systems. So, their incomes vary, depending on which prefectural government they work for.

Speaking in general, they start working in their 20's with approx 200,000 yen a month (including allowances). When they retire at the age of around 60, their payment will reach about 400,000 - 450,000 yen a month. In addition, they can expect bonus and fringe benefits twice a year.

Note:
1. Those who are employed by the National Police Agency (Japanese government) are not prefectural servants and their salaries are higher than police officers in most cases.
2. Police officers MUST be a Japanese national. No foreigners CANNOT be a police officer in Japan.

What is the salary of a police officer in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

Police officers are civil servants employed by prefectural (not national) governments. Their salaries are fixed by their respective prefectural payment systems. So, their incomes vary, depending on which prefectural government they work for.

Speaking in general, they start working in their 20's with approx 200,000 yen a month (including allowances). When they retire at the age of around 60, their payment will reach about 400,000 - 450,000 yen a month. In addition, they can expect bonus and fringe benefits twice a year.

Note:
1. Those who are employed by the National Police Agency (Japanese government) are not prefectural servants and their salaries are higher than police officers in most cases.
2. Police officers MUST be a Japanese national. No foreigners CANNOT be a police officer in Japan.

What's the difference between Aishiteruze and Daisuki?

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Also what does Wo Ai Ni mean

Answer:

Wo Ai Ni is I love you in Chinese.
Aishiteruze / Daisuki are anime / manga.

Please translate this sentence?

Question:

意識飛んじゃいしょうにあっちゃた

Answer:

Probably 意識（が）飛んじゃいそうに なっちゃった

”I was almost going unconscious.” or "I almost became unconscious."
(but actually didn't)

意識：consciousness
飛ぶ：fly/ blow (for fuse)
飛んじゃいそうになっちゃった ← 飛んでしまいそうになってしまった
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Do you think $1000 would be enough to go to japan?

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I'm going to Japan or 2 weeks and was wondering if $1000 would be enough for 2 weeks. That would include hotel, food, entertainment and transportation.

Answer:

Only if you sleep in the park. You'll need at least double that.

Osaka Japan shopping ?

Question:

any japanese who's from Osaka? Me and my family are going there in a couple of months time. I want to know what interesting place(be specific please). Shopping or interesting place. Tell more abt shopping! Any place where is cheap?

Answer:

America town is cool.

Should I learn how to SPEAK Japanese FIRST, or how to WRITE Japanese?

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I'm confused! Which is usually taught first? Speaking or Writing? Also in writing, do I learn Hiragana first or Katakana? Please help! Thanks!

Answer:

I'd say speak. As a child we learn how to talk first. And the Japanese writing system is very complex. You need to remember some 2,000 kanji just to be able to read a newspaper.

In "Liar Game" the japanese drama , do Nao and Akiyama end up falling in love ?

Question:

I'm watching Liar game season 1 right now , im in ep 4. i want to know if there will be any romance in this drama , please tell me there is !!!! i love the nao-akiyama couple !!!!!

Answer:

There is no explicit romance between them. Romance is described only in subtle manner.

Do you like Japanese cars?

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Answer:

Yes. They are well made. Will last a long time if you take care of it. And have a much better resale value than American cars.

Best Japan travel book?

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I would like to go to Japan next year, for 2 or 3 weeks. But more in a backpacking budget style.
Not all that interested in Tokyo, would rather spend more time in the countryside and less touristy places.
Just looking for a nice travel book that would give me nice ideas of where to go and what to do.

Answer:

I think Lonely Planet has one of the best books available. Lots of photos. They also tell you costs of some things.