Cost of houses in japan?

Question:

i wondered how much must it be costing....the one i'm lookin for is single family duplex home.......wich they show in animes and some movies........i might built one in next 10 - 15 yrs
also can u tell me the comparison betw japanese house and Indian apartment....like wich 1 is much costlier.......?

Answer:

It depends on each house. It depends on many factors like location, how old, size and so on.

What jobs are available for 16 year olds in Japan?

Question:

Answer:

If you're Japanese, fast food places, KFC, small shops. But you can only work part time. If you're not Japanese, you need to be a full time student and have the job approved. If you're not either of these, no jobs are available.

How can I move to Japan when I'm 16?

Question:

I want to move to Japan when I am 16.
I have a place to stay (My friends house), but I need to know if there are any laws preventing me from going to Japan? And even if I can move there, exactly how should I go about doing this?

Answer:

become a foriegn exchange student

Dose Japan dislike tattoos still? Will they not let me in public baths and ect?

Question:

I am going to live in japan for 2 years and atend a college in fukuoka, I have many tattoo's, can anybody tell me , preferably someone from fukuoka area, if i will have a hard time in public places because i have tattoo's. Also i am Half Japanese and American, born in usa.Only been to tokyo for a couple weeks, at worst i was stared at. I want to know, If because i am half, if people in Fukuoka city will dislike me because of that, and if i will have a hard time, or will it be like tokyo and just stares. Thanks, i would like to know asap

Answer:

The reason why many of public bathes don't like tatoos is because tatoos are not popular for ordinary Japanese except for Yakuza.

I recommend you visit the front counter and tell about your tatoos.
Maybe you wil be able to enjoy the bath because you are not yakuza.

If you don't like being stared at, try some public bathes which have private rooms.
You can find many in Fukuoka.

In my experience, halfs are more stared at than other foreighn people because they are in general nice looking.

Does the Shinkansen offer a VIP Cabin?

Question:

I was wondering for those that are traveling with a few mates for business on the Shinkansen in Japan, does it offer a VIP Cabin for those who demand the ultimate in privacy?

At least on the Tokaido Line (Tokyo-Shin Osaka) or the Sanyo Line (Shin Osaka-Hakata [Fukuoka]).

Answer:

There is no VIP cabin on Shinkansen trains. There are 'Greensha's, which are more luxurious than Ordinary cars. In the 'Green' cars there are fewer seats, and the seats are wider.
On all Shinkansen, though, there is a private room, that can be used for changing clothes. To make use of this room, on needs to contact the conductor.

What is the difference between "Food Presentation" and "Food Arrangement?"?

Question:

Please give me some ideas. I'm working on my essay.

Answer:

There are 5 elements in FOOD PRESENTATION. They are an important role in good tasting and good looking meals. It is the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

1 Color
2 Shape and texture
3 Arrangement
4 Garnish
5 Plating

It's a matter how food is presented like (1/4) tying thin asparagus with white part of a leek or a strand of carrots (to get that green and orange contrast). Or (2) how Crepe Suzzette is presented - folded or rolled, and has that velvety feel to the mouth. Or (3/4) how food are food placed so that it doesn't clash with each other, and/or how to complement the color of the food. (5) How you want to plate your food - the size, the shape, color, and so on...

In FOOD ARRANGEMENT (as you can see is part of FP) you want to be practical, maintain scale, keep sauces as complements, create a focal point, and experiment with both symmetrical and asymmetrical arrangements. It is finding the balance and harmony.

Here are some Food Presentation and Food Arrangement. Please don't be offended by the first one (a bit extreme).
http://www.cronicasportiva.ro/nyotaimori…

http://athome.kimvallee.com/images/blog_…

http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content…

And finally in it's simplicity. You can say it has all the 5 elements of FP.
http://image1.masterfile.com/em_w/00/28/…

Are japanese men smaller then american men in general?

Question:

not that im saying anything mean or anything but i was looking as some of there clothes online, and i notice alot of there clothes is alot smaller then over here.

Answer:

Yes, the average Japanese person is smaller than the average American. There is some speculation that it could be because the soil in Japan has less calcium; nutrition impacts the evolutionary development of a group of people.

Japanese harvest festival food?

Question:

I have an exchange student from Japan for Thanksgiving. While I know Thanksgiving is a holiday in the states I know many cultures have similar holidays - usually a harvest festival of some sort. I believe in Japan there's one called Kinrou kansha no hi - Labor Thanksgiving Day. Is there a delicacy normally associated with the holiday? I'd like to make it for our guest. If not, is there a dish that made during a Japanese holiday that would suit the Thanksgiving season? Please tell me. Thank you!

Answer:

I can't recall off the top of my head any dishes related to this festival other than the obvious grains.

You could cook Kabocha squash, and one recipe is here: http://www.grouprecipes.com/1630/kabocha…

Sweet potato desert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZeyu6ftC…

Chicken Udon is fairly simple to make:
http://japanesefood.about.com/od/udon/r/…

What does "Chin Chin Oishii desho" mean in Japanese?

Question:

I watch hentai from Japan and it say that?

Answer:

Chin chin = penis
Oishii = delicious
desho = is it?

Japanese grammar = subject - object - verb
English grammar = s-v-o

phrase = Is (my) penis delicious?

What J-Pop singers are...?

Question:

What J-pop singers/groups are the most "kawaii"? Kind of like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzC4hFK5P3g&ob=av3e . Thank you!

Answer:

i have my own preferences though.

Is there any district known for crime in Japan?

Question:

Well, I'm making a manga and I want to setting to be under these reccomendations:

-preferably in a popular prefecture like Kanto
-has to be known for crime (or place in Japan where most crime takes place)
-preferably an also busy place (not as busy as Tokyo)

That's it. Thanks!

Answer:

Kabukicho is not that bad. I walk through Kabukicho at midnight, it's a more colorful place then it is dangerous.

Also it depends on what you mean by "crime". Kabukicho in Tokyo is far from being "dangerous" for people. Not all crimes = dangerous. A lot of illegal activity might happen though.

If we were to use that as an example, I would say Osaka because of the high concentration of Yakuza (Japanese mafia) headquarters found in Osaka.

Remember it depends on what are you looking for:
CRIME does not always equal "dangerous".

(10 points!)Can you give me some romantic Japanese phrases?

Question:

I want To impress a girl in class(I live in California)and Filipino and I lived in Japan for quite a while but never got to learn alot.I'm 12 so I can learn easily.

Answer:

aishiteru. ( I love you)

tada, kimi ga suki (it's just that, I like you)

donna mirai ni mo, ai wa aru (whatever future there is, there is love)

What are some male clothing brands in japan and where can i buy them online?

Question:

Answer:

Takeo Kikuchi is one of famous male clothing brand among japanese.
You can buy it ,for example, at rakuten global market.

Mongolian (real) restaurants in Ulaanbaatar?

Question:

I was watching a documentary, about Andrew Zimmern's visit to Mongolia. He went to a couple of places/restaurants, serving traditional Mongolian food like buuz (lamb dumplings), boiled sheep's head and boodog (ger place).

Does anyome know, names of restaurants/eateries in Mongolia, that serve traditional Mongolian food? Like REAL Mongolian restaurants/eateries, not that "BD's Mongolian Grill" place (it's really "Taiwanese/Japanese grill").

Oh yeah, when I searched online myself, I got results giving me Russian restaurants, Irish Pubs, Belarusian restaurants and foreign/non-Mongolian food places, don't give me those.

I'm doing a project on Mongolia, and I gotta have down "places to eat".

Answer:

1. Mongolians

2. Altai Mongolian Grill Restaurant

3. BD's Mongolian Barbeque

4 .Altai Mongolian Grill restaurant 2

5. Altai Mongolian Barbecue

6. Altai Mongolian Grill Restaurant 1

7. Hotel Mongolia

8. Terelj Hoteln

9. Mr.wang chinese imperial restaurant

10. City nomads

these are the 10 mongolian restaurants in ulaanbaatar. hope i help,

How to make some good tempura sushi and spicy mayonnaise Or other sauce?

Question:

Anyone have a good website, recipes or tips for tempura sushi homemade?
I like them cooked in single slices and have a lot of veggies and little meat spicy!
Any tip would help thanks!

Answer:

Tempura is easy to make at home with a wide variety of vegetables. In Japan we use tempura batter with vegetables like onion, potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, shitake mushrooms, green pepper and carrot. It also works great with prawns and white fish.

Tempura Recipe
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

You can try making a sushi roll with tempura. One of the best and easiest to make is Hoso-maki (Slender roll).

Sushi Roll Recipe
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

What is the most active Japanese question and answer website?

Question:

Answer:

知恵袋
http://chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/

How expensive would it be for...?

Question:

If my Japanese club all flew to Japan and stayed there for few a days, how much might we have to raise? We have about roughly 10-13 members and we thought it'd be really cool to have an end-of-the-year trip to Japan (we'd be flying from the US). With everything from the flight itself to booking a hotel to the rest of the expenses, how much would you estimate the cost to be? If this is too costy, what suggestions do you have for an alternative end-of-the-year trip?

Answer:

With 10 ~ 13 members you might be able to get a group discount. Contact the airline and hotel you are planning on using and ask them directly.
To get an idea of the cost pe person:
Return flight: around US$1200 depending on where you fly from and to.
Hotel: anywhere from US$50 to over $650 per night.
Go to a travel agency near you, and ask if they have group tours.
http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.expedia.com
htpp://www.ar.jal.com
http://www.japan-guide.com
http://www.jnto.go.jp

I need help with asain girls. help please?

Question:

Hey people so the title says it all. I am 16 just turned 16 today and am a sophomore. my mom is asain and my dad is arabian so im like something from in between. most people think i look indian some greek and some italian... Well i think i am handsome idk about it but i must be because in everysingle class i have at least 1 hot girl who likes me. I have been called cute, Attractive many times.. When i walk in the halls i always get looked at by many girls (ma) and there are really hot girls who look at me that any other guy would die for. But the cute and innocent asain girls don't look at me! Like wtf .. I really like them soooo much. I have been watching some Korean dramas like city hunter and listen to some of there bands like suju snsd dbsk 2pm etc.. Ill be walking and sometimes some asain girls look at me. Very rarely tho. I broke my glasses so i can't see there faces or there eyes when they look at me but trust me on this i know that i get looked at when i do. i dont have pimples (ma) and i know they dont look at me in a ewww, weird way. Idk what to do.. I can always go out with the American chicks but i really like Korean girls.. if i wanted to i can just be like hey sexy and ask a girl out and u know lose my virginity just like that but im not that kind of guy and i hate guys and girls like that. ever since i watched the dramas and listened to the music i have been really obsesses by there innocence and the cute way there face is structured :D Are asain girls just reserved or something? I really like that! There cute innocent and shy like what else does a non perverted guy need! Thanks for reading this who ever u are. Btw i am one of the shyest guys out there so i can't say hi to them. i just came to the school liike a month ago and i have friends but not alot. i do remember times i was looked at Thanks by this really cute asain group (they travel in packs of 3) lol and i think i heard one of them say u like him? and i remember one or two of them just stare at me while i passed but as i said i broke my glasses and cant tell who was who. like the face is blurred but i can tell who it is. thanks for reading! :-) sorry for any misspells. and people please don't think i am over confident. im just asking. i don't want comments like get over your self or anything because i am very down to earth and don't think i am anything special..

Answer:

Hmmm Im asian.. And asians dont reallllyyy care about guys. Like we care about friends. My asian 'pack' we just talk and make jokes we never go, "OMG THERE'S NATHAN!!" Or, "OMG DUDE..there's Jacob!" (I do...but Im not a normal asianxD )
Really if you want an asian girl go up to her and talk to her ask her if she knows the Korean movies you watched. Or ask if she knows The language if she says
NO- "Whatttt youre asian/korean but dont know the language?
YES- "Teach me something :D"
Make sure there aren't any awkward silences cus that'll get her to leave and talk to someone else
Just basically entertain her and make her laugh. (:
Hope I helped!

Where can I buy Japanese candy in bulk online?

Question:

My club is thinking of doing a school fundraiser where we would need a big supply of Japanese candy that we could sell to earn money for our club. We'd like to keep the prices as low as possible since our club is newly formed and we don't have much money (we would all have to chip in and there's only about ten members). Does anyone know of any good websites to buy Japanese candy **in bulk**?
Much appreciated to anyone who can help us with this problem :)

Answer:

Japan doesn't do "bulk."

I don't think there's such a website, unless you're in Japan.

What I would do is buy whatever candy you want to sell, look at the package, and find who imports it. Then you can contact that company and let them know your idea.

How to say these things in Japanese? 10 words past, neg. present, and neg. past conjugation?

Question:

How would I say these things in japanese?


I was hungry/ I'm not hungry/ I wasn't hungry- Onaka ga suita datta? ja nai? ja nakatta?

I was thirsty/ I'm not thirsty/ I wasn't thirsty- Nodo ga kawaita datta? ja nai? ja nakatta?

I was wrong/ I'm not wrong/ I wasn't wrong- Machigatte ita? inai? inakatta?

I was right/ I'm not right/ I wasn't right- Tadashikatta?- tadashikunai? tadashikunaikatta?

I was irritable/ I'm not irritable/ I wasn't irritable- Okorippokatta? okorippokunai? okorippokunaikatta?

I was full/ I'm not full/ I wasn't full- ippakatta? ippakunai? ippakattakunai?

I was satisified/ I'm not satisfied/ I wasn't satisfied- manzoku shita? manzoku shinai? manzoku shinakatta?

I was excited/ I'm not excited/ I wasn't excited- koufun shita? koufun shinai? koufun shinakatta?

I was wounded/ I'm not wounded/ I wasn't wounded- kega shite ita? kega shite inai? kega shite inakatta?

Finally, I was exhausted/ I'm not exhausted/ I wasn't exhausted- tsukare datta? tsukare ja nai? tsukare ja nakatta?

Thank you for your consideration and time if you choose to answer. Every bit of information is appreciated.

Answer:

Be careful not to mix up "desu" with regular verbs. You do that occasionally. Also keep in mind that some of the verbs you have in present continuous "nonde iru" instead of standard form "nomu" so remember that the helping verb "iru" is what you have to conjugate.

1. OK
2. Regular verb: Nodo ga kawaita. Nodo go kawawnai. Nodo ga kawawanakatta.
3. If use are using continuous form (-te iru) this is correct.
4. last one should be tadashikunakatta. (you added an extra i)
5. Same as 5
6. ippai /ippai ja nai/ippai janakatta
7. OK
8.OK
9.OK, but it's in present continuous
10. Use the verb: (in present continuous) tsukarete ita / tsukarete inai/ tsukarete inakatta

What is this Japanese game show called!?

Question:

Heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-UdE7ewIsw&feature=related

Answer:

The show was called "Asa made Takeshi Gundan". But it's no longer aired now.

What does this mean (Japanese)?

Question:

じゅうごたすじゅうろくは_______です。

The answer that goes in the blank is さんじゅういち but I don't remember why. Please help!

Answer:

>じゅうごたすじゅうろくは_______です。
15+16 is ________.

>さんじゅういち
31

>ななたすごは_______です。
7+5 is __________

>じゅうに
12

I will be joining the navy soon and I am trying to get stationed in japan, are there any jobs in demand there?

Question:

I realize my needs do not come first in the military however, I was wondering how I could increase my chances of being stationed in Japan; what jobs are in demand there? etc.

Answer:

My father was in the navy. He said there are two ways to do things when you're in the navy. The wrong way, and the navy way...
You should ask them about it NOW.
Do you have any special skills ? If you don't, it's too late now.
EDIT : after reading your question, it's not clear if you meant a navy job, or a regular job ? If you want
to work off base, I don't think that will happen.

Pleeease help! Hotel location in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto?

Question:

Tokyo here I come:x
I'm planning to go Japan by end Nov and looking for accommodation near most major tourist attraction (nature and history), any hotel recommendation? and best cities to visit?

Answer:

The must see cities in Japan are Tokyo and Kyoto. Attractions in Tokyo include the Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku.

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

Kyoto attractions include Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine.

Read more about Kyoto here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Other places I highly recommend include:

Nara - ancient capital and full of history and old temples
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Takayama - beautiful city known for its traditional architecture and crafts
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Hiroshima - beautiful city in Japan that reminds me of my home town of Melbourne in Australia with its green parks and trams
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

If you plan to do a lot of travelling in Japan then it is worth getting the Japan Rail Pass, which allows unlimited travel on almost all JR trains, including the shinkansen (excluding the Nozomi superexpress). This pass can only be purchased outside of Japan.

A regular hotel will set you back about USD$100 a night for a single room or USD$150 for a double. Try a Business Hotel for a good compromise with prices around USD$70 for a single room and USD$100 for a double. I recommend the Toyoko Inn hotel chain located all over Japan.

How do you say this in Japanese? Please help?

Question:

I'd like to say 'i'm currently working my notice and will start my new job in January. It's a step up for me: I'm moving into a management role.'

Sorry that it's quite long! I'm actually studying Japanese but much of this isn't in the grammar books I have!

Arigatou gozaimasu!

Answer:

I'm not sure how to translate "my notice".
I think you got a proposal about new job. So how about this?

辞令を受け、1月から新しい仕事を始めることになりました。私にってはステップア…
管理職になります。

Jirei o uke, ichigatu kara atarasii shigoto o hajimeru kotoni narimasita.
Watashi ni totteha suteppuappuni narimasu:
kanrishoku ni narimasu.

About English-Japanese translation, I think the service provided by Yahoo!Japan might be a better help than than Google's.
http://honyaku.yahoo.co.jp/

Why does japan have strange Culture?

Question:

i went to japan where full grown men buy school girl panties thats disturbing even sell dog/cat fur on blacket market there.

Why do japanese people have a obsession down there for robots?

Japan is nice but why do kids have 2 pairs of shoes 1 for school then 1 for normal life then they have these weird game shows i dont know what the half their talking about
then these shows have strange things

credits: http://www.youtube.com/user/visitjapan?blend=4&ob=4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwEmQYPqbaY

I know what i saw!

They had 1 bed as your room there as well

Answer:

I agree Japan have some strange culture.
But not just Japan.
Every countries have strange culture.

We think it is strange because we are not use to it.
We think it is strange because it is different.

What is the white sauce called you get at kobi's Japanese steakhouse? ?

Question:

It's the one you get in the little dipping cups

Answer:

Japanese Steakhouse White Sauce

1-1/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise *
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash cayenne pepper

Using a fork or a whisk, blend all ingredients together thoroughly until well mixed and the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.

The sauce will NOT taste right if you don't let it sit overnight. And please don't try to substitute ketchup for the tomato paste! The water is needed to bring this to the right consistency.

I don't know how long this keeps in the refrigerator; I've kept it 7-10 days, but I always wind up eating it all before 10 days so after that - anyone's guess.

* Hellmann's is called "Best Foods" west of the Rockie Mountains. Use other mayos at your peril - many cheap brands make the sauce taste too much like mayo.

What are the main benefits of eating an East Asian diet?

Question:

Hello!

I'm currently writing an article.
I'd be grateful if you could give me advantages and disadvantages of eating like an East Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean etc.)
Also, could you please give me your name and age? (you don't have to)

Thank you!

Answer:

Compared to western cuisine, East Asians don't cook with dairy products nor butter or cream, and rely heavily on bean products rather than meat as a source of protein, therefore their diet has much less saturated fat. They eat more fish too, which also is considered better than eating red meat.

The only disadvantage is East Asians seldom eat fresh vegetables raw, they don't serve fresh salads, their vegetables are always either cooked or preserved which destroy the vitamins in them.

How do you write "thank you for watching my music video" in japanese?

Question:

"thank you for watching my music video about ______ and _______"
or "thank you for watching my _________ music video"

Thank you very much!

Answer:

わたしの（）と（）についてのPVを見てくださって、ありがとうございます！
Watashi no ( ) to ( ) ni tsuite no PV wo mite kudasatte, arigatou gozaimasu!

Music videos are often called PVs standing for promotional video in Japan, but you may also say katakana-ized english "myuujikku bideo" for music video.

わたしのPV（ミュージックビデオ）を見てくださって、ありがとうございます！
watashi no PV (Myuujikku bideo) wo mite kudasatte, arigatou gozaimasu.

Good luck with your music videos~!

How do you write "thank you for watching my music video" in japanese?

Question:

"thank you for watching my music video about ______ and _______"
or "thank you for watching my _________ music video"

Thank you very much!

Answer:

わたしの（）と（）についてのPVを見てくださって、ありがとうございます！
Watashi no ( ) to ( ) ni tsuite no PV wo mite kudasatte, arigatou gozaimasu!

Music videos are often called PVs standing for promotional video in Japan, but you may also say katakana-ized english "myuujikku bideo" for music video.

わたしのPV（ミュージックビデオ）を見てくださって、ありがとうございます！
watashi no PV (Myuujikku bideo) wo mite kudasatte, arigatou gozaimasu.

Good luck with your music videos~!

How do you reply, in Japanese, to "仲良くしてください"?

Question:

I know what it means, but I'm not sure how to reply to it...

I generally just reply with 仲良くしましょう but I'm not sure if there's a better way...

Answer:

いいですよ。　Sure.

考えときます。　I'll think about it.

Where is a good place to bring a date in Japan?

Question:

the details:
this girl and i just started going out
we live close to kyoto and osaka
she is japanese
i dont want to spend too much money.

Answer:

How about just going to Kyoto then? You can go to some major temples and shrines. Not all of them have entrance fees. Some do. Spend a bunch of time walking down the old tourist streets between the temples too. There's a really nice one near Kiyomizu Dera. There's also a cherry tree lined path between some of the temples and shrines.

What would be the consequences if caught without a working visa in Japan?

Question:

deportation? banned from the country? difficult to enter/work in other countries, i.e America? fine?

Answer:

1. Deportation - possible
2. Banned from the country - probable
3. Go to jail - possible
4. Difficulty going to other countries like the USA - YES. Because when you apply for US visas they will ask you if you have ever violated immigration laws in the USA or ANY OTHER country. If you write NO and they find out YES, the US immigration people are not idiots, they will find out considering the close working relationship US and Japan have with each other.

In additions, it will ask if you have ever been charged with a crime, illegal immigration IS A CRIME, put NO and they find YES, then you screw yourself even more.

So in the end DON'T DO IT.

What does the following mean in japanese?

Question:

Jisan ga isogashii da kara, nani mo kanga-e-nai. O-tanjyoobi wa doo desu ka? Kyoo nen nan sai desu ka?

Answer:

>Jisan ga isogashii da kara, nani mo kanga-e-nai.
Since I'm busy for (something?), I don't think anything.

>O-tanjyoobi wa doo desu ka?
How is your birthday?

>Kyoo nen nan sai desu ka?
How old have you become?

What was the name of the first gun in japan from the Portuguese?

Question:

Answer:

The Matchlock

EDIT: I don't believe it was called a Matchlock rifle as rifling for weapon chambers had not yet been invented when the first firearm was bought from Portugal.

What was the name of the first gun in japan from the Portuguese?

Question:

Answer:

The Matchlock

EDIT: I don't believe it was called a Matchlock rifle as rifling for weapon chambers had not yet been invented when the first firearm was bought from Portugal.

Is it crazy to go to Cape Soya, Wakkanai, Sapporo in December?

Question:

I am planning to go to Wakkanai this December. Any advices or tips?

Answer:

Not if you can stand low temperature.