What are culinary uses for Japanese knotweed?

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Japanese Knotweed shoots have a taste that is very similar to rhubarb. The rind on the shoots can be used to make marmalade. Stems can be used in soups alongside other vegetables, but it is suggested that it be used sparingly, as the taste is quite strong. Shoots can also be hollowed, stuffed and cooked.

Where can i find kawaii websites?

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You can find on Yahoo Japan.

What are some important thing that I, as American, should know about Japanese etiquette before I go?

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I have been learning some Japanese, but I will probably sound like I'm trying to make of them if I speak it.

I know that instead of extending your hand for shake, you just bow, deeper and longer than your senior.

What else do I need to know?

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WOW!

So much you need to know, but after living here for over four years already I have come to understand it all.

Yes, taking off your shoes is right, but also wearing different provided slippers for the toilet for example!

Don't cross your hashi (chopsticks)
Don't be loud and annoying like many gaijins I see.
Learn some Japanese words for etiquette
You can shake hand, most J people like to as it is different for them.
Bowing is mainly for formal situations
Don't spit
Don't eat on the trains
Have your phone on vibrate or silent on the trains and DO NOT talk on your phone on a train

There is more, but I have a lesson to prepare!

If you have any questions you can mail me and I will answer you.

It's a great place to live, but does take some getting used to!

Artist Visa for Japan?

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Hi there,

I'm trying to move to Japan for the next 3 years or so for possible songwriting collaborations, and it seems that my primary option is getting a artist visa.
However there is little information available on the internet regarding this visa.
I'm currently residing in the US (also on an Artist Visa) and my country of origin is the Netherlands.

I do not possess a bachelor degree but I have proper qualifications (platinum and gold selling records and tons of media) and have been active in my field (musician) for 11 years.
There might also be a possibility for me to get recommendation letters from 2 MAJOR Japanese artists as well.

I was wondering if anyone here knows anything on how I would go about proceeding and what my chances are of getting a visa in the first place.

Thanks a lot!

Answer:

Check this page.
http://english.narita-visa.jp/artist/

Ask them by email if you want to know more.

Do the Japanese people of today think negatively of what happened during World War II?

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Most Japanese are only concerned with what's happening today. What happened over 60 years ago isn't on the average person's mind.

Does anybody have any news on Japan's recovery?

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since the triple disaster?

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Live here and I was quite close when it happened. Scariest thing ever!!!

Anyway, the power company are full of s### and it will take at least until 2016 to be better!!!! It's all a cover up on tv.

I moved away to far west of Japan, it's not safe and the radiation levels are rising in Tokyo.

How do you say paranormal in Japanese?

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超常現象 chojogensho

Is there any kinds of Sushi that has COOKED fish and is still as yummy?

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My pediatrician is worried about me eating raw fish, i'm not pregnant or anything, I'm just limited because I kick box and they really like me to have a healthy balanced diet, I haven't had sushi in a few months because i've been training, but i've been craving it really, really, badly lately, Is there any sushi with COOKED fish inside? That still tastes about the same? ):

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There are quite a few sushi with cooked fish and some of my favourites are:

Anago (salt water eel simmered and served with sauce)

Ebi-ten (tempura shrimp)

Kani-kama (boiled minced fish that is used as immitation crab meat)

Japanese Sushi
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Has anyone been to japan? :P?

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Yea so i wanna plan a road trip there. But bad thing is i don't have money and im not old enough. ANYWAYS other then that i heard they have host clubs and what not. Please do share some stories when you went to japan, something anything!? nampa? bishie? LOL sorry. AND NO im not a crazy fan of manga. I actually want to check out the festivals they have there. Seems interesting

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I lived in Japan for 3 years and had a great time. The people are friendly, and the nightlife is very fun. I loved going to drink and then sing karaoke with friends. Such a great experience. You should go and stay when you have the chance!

Looking for a House in Japan?

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I'm thinking about moving to Japan & I wanted a nice house to buy. But I don't want any neighbors around. Like just a little house on the hill. Almost farm like. But I'm having trouble finding that kind of house online.

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Like the others have told you, it will have to be Hokkaido.
Now the hard part, how are you going to move there ? You need a visa to stay more than 90 days.
A work visa requires a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Not a lot of jobs available
in the boonies of Hokkaido.
What are you going to do once you get there ? There will be few, if any people who speak any English in remote areas.

Is there anywhere i can find english softsubs for gokusen 3?

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i usually go here http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic… but they only did ep1
did anyone ever end up doing a sub for it? i cant find it anywhere

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I like that website too but don't know of any others.

How old is akihide from breakerz?

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He was born in July 5, 1977.
So he is 34 now.

I want a penpal from Japan, what program should I go through?

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I also think you should know that it's just me.. not like my class or anything. So a program like epals would be difficult since it is mostly projects and classes exchanging penpals...

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here you can post your profile, or search for people
there are bunch of Japanese people here looking for penpals:)
hope you good luck!

Are young Japanese women the most snobbish women in Asia?

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I have lived in Japan for 3 months now and I never got hooked with any Japanese woman. I never went to that club in Roppongi yet where they say that Japanese women are hunting for gaigin men. Besides most Japanese women really suck at basic English.

But I know a fellow from Jamaica who is engaged to get married to a Japanese woman, and I told them up front that no Japanese woman wants me. Not to mention religious differences, Most Japanese woman are not even Christian and if I do get a Japanese woman, I may have to drop out of the church. But I think the only women I am good for are those who are whorish, regardless of race or ethnicity.

If I go to Thailand women there are more likely to talk to me because they have better basic English skills. Women are more likely to also talk to me when I was in Korea, and I have met women from Vietnam and Indonesia who see me and say hello and can't speak English. Japanese women don't do that. But it's not only the language barrier. I feel that there is someting about young Japanese women that is causing them to be snobbish. One thing is that they don't talk to strangers which is why I have no friends in Japan so far. But generally like most northeast Asians, Japanese are like robots. That is what I see so far, so is it true that Japanese women are the most snobbish women in Asia?

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Most Japanese women are very shy, we dont have the culture to talk to strangers, you should talk to us first.We can be very sweet and sincere friends for foreigners if you get to know us well once.Break the ice!

Japanese never shave down there why?

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Nonsense, my Japanese g/f (back in the 70's) kept her snapper shaved smooth.

What are the shoes that are worn with kimonos called?

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They are like wooden flip flops, but what are they called?

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Well, there are a few different kinds.

The wooden ones worn with yukata are called geta. For the most part geta are way too casual for any kind of actual kimono, though certain kinds can be worn with casual kimono or might be worn as part of some geisha ensembles. The shoes worn with actual kimono are called zori and come in a wide variety of materials that vary depending on the formality of the outfit the shoe is to be worn with. Beyond that, there are some special types of footwear (e.g. okobo/pokkuri worn by maiko in Kyoto) but they tend to be rare these days. Most normal people only ever need to worry about geta and zori.

Trying to learn Japanese?

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Only to read and listen to it, not write it. Can i stick to hiragana and katakana and leave kanji alone?

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Kanji is needed, unless you want your reading level to be below that of a 3 year old. Honestly, Kanji introduction starts young. There are some furigana in manga, but not in newspapers. I would suggest getting into kanji, they are not all that difficult and actually help a lot to made reading easier.

Does anyone have any experience withe heart English school in japan ?

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If so can you share what your experience was like (I'm thinking about applying for a job as an ALT in japan)

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I don't have any experience with the Heart English School in Japan, but I have worked in the ALT industry in Japan for many years.

ALTs mostly work in Elementary and Junior High School as an assistant to the main JTE (Japanese Teacher of English). I can highly recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this was the most rewarding experience for me teaching in Japan, and you get the chance to participate in real school life with real students.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are there any Japanese beers available in the US that are brewed in Japan?

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I noticed in the last decade or so all the mega-brand Japanese beers like Kirin, Soporro, Asahi, have moved or subcontracted to breweries in Canada (or Los Angeles). Are there any Japanese micro-brews available in the US, or any other Japanese beer available here that doesn't have that pure, clean Canadian water that tastes so foreign to us?

A related question: In the US the Japanese beers brewed in Canada are labeled "Imported", leading many to assume that they are brewed in Japan and shipped to the US. So what about when these same beers are sold in Canada? Are they the same ones brewed in Canada or are they brewed somewhere else and imported into Canada? If the latter, where are they brewed??

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How abut Rakuten?
You can find some from these pages.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/category/li…

Are there any Japanese beers available in the US that are brewed in Japan?

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I noticed in the last decade or so all the mega-brand Japanese beers like Kirin, Soporro, Asahi, have moved or subcontracted to breweries in Canada (or Los Angeles). Are there any Japanese micro-brews available in the US, or any other Japanese beer available here that doesn't have that pure, clean Canadian water that tastes so foreign to us?

A related question: In the US the Japanese beers brewed in Canada are labeled "Imported", leading many to assume that they are brewed in Japan and shipped to the US. So what about when these same beers are sold in Canada? Are they the same ones brewed in Canada or are they brewed somewhere else and imported into Canada? If the latter, where are they brewed??

Answer:

How abut Rakuten?
You can find some from these pages.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/category/li…

Can someone who writes/speaks japanese translate this for me?

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ショウジョノトモのファンページを作ってくれました。管理人はワシントン在住のart…

thanks

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(Someone) created a fansite of Shojonotomo. Its webmaster lives in D.C. (deleted ahead)

What is the new link for fantage japan?

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It's like japanese and i see everyone in fantage japan even citic_princess has like five its no fair. i wish i was in fantage japan.

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After searching the 'net for this place, the only URL I could find was http://fantage.nexon.co.jp/ , but it's IP-blocked, so unless you live in Japan (or maybe have a proxy), you can't enter it.

Do Japanese people play cards?

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I know they play Hanafuda - but would families/friends play, for example, Last Card or Hearts together?

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Sure!

Cards are more popular than hanafuda.

What did this Japanese person say?

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違うと思いますよ。
What does that mean?

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I don't think so.

What is the difference in Ramen noodles and Ramien noodles?

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When i was in korea in 1970, we bought Ramien noodles. Now, the same thing is called Ramen boodles, What is the difference

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Korean ra-mien or ra-myun and Japanese ramen are all dishes based on Chinese la-mian. Ramien or ramyun is Korean pronunciation for la-mian while ramen is Japanese pronunciation for the exact same thing. If you are referring to instant noodles, then it is referring to the noodle dish it was suppose imitate. Needless to say, Chinese, Japanese and Korean noodle dishes all got their own characteristics.

What is the difference in Ramien noodles and Ramen noodles?

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When i was stationed in Korea in 1970, I bought Ramien noodles. Now, you can buy the same thing (looks the same) but, it is now called Ramem noodles. Did the spelling change or is it a different peoduct?

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Ramien is in Korean.
Ramen is in Japanese.

Do You Like Mayonnaise?

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Just wondering how many people hate it and how many people love it.

I hate it btw.

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It is mostly cultural. There are more Black-Americans who hate it than White-Americans. Japanese love it that you can even buy Mayonnaise Ice Cream. I grew up with it, and when we were poor, all I had in my lunch box is mayonnaise sandwich with a bit of sugar. I would mostly eat name brand mayo, but if non-name brand mayo and Miracle Whip are the only choices... non-name brand will do for me.

Biggest book store city in Japan?

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My bf wants to go to Japan but he wants to go where there is a huge area of bookstores.

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Jimbo-cho in Tokyo

English translation please from youtube (Japanese video)?

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I got these in YouTube and I wanted to know the translation of the video title. To those who answered Domo Arigato Gozaimas!!!

映画「SPACE BATTLESHIP ヤマト / 宇宙戦艦ヤマト」 実写版 上映開始記念！

2003年に俺もOBとして参加した、ブラスバンド版・「組曲・ヤマト」をお聴き…

sourced from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32_7G57Bp…

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>映画「SPACE BATTLESHIP ヤマト / 宇宙戦艦ヤマト」 実写版 上映開始記念！
To celebrate the release of the movie "Battleship Yamato" real version

The sentence in your question is cut off in the middle. But I could find the rest on Youtube page.

>2003年に俺もOBとして参加した、ブラスバンド版・「組曲・ヤマト」をお聴…
Listen to "Yamato Suite" in brass band version which I took part in as an alumni in 2003.

>組曲です。お馴染みのあの曲は第2楽章です。さて、俺はどこにいるでしょうか？
This is a suite. The song you know well is in the 2nd movement. Do you have any idea where I am?

Questions about a Japanese singer?

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Okay well I heard that there's a group of 6 girls in Japan and they mix the faces to make one whole face of one girl. I don't know their names and I don't know what the video is called. If you don't know the answer, I'll provide more details. So in the video, there's a face. They put the eyebrows of one girl, the lips of another girl, the eyes of one of the girls, the chin of someone in the group and the forehead or something. Does anyone know this video? If you do, can you please tell me the name of the clip? Thanks! :D

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The group's name is AKB48 and a singer's name is Eguchi Aimi. She was made for commercial film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0lDK5Flm…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nhZo_vU…

Can i send money to my brother in japan?

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if so, how can i¡

Answer:

WESTERN UNION IS THE BEST OPTION

What Should I Know Before Moving to Japan?

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My fiance and I are learning Japanese and we plan to move to Japan in a couple years. We've got friends over there but we don't get to talk to them much, anymore, and I feel somewhat rude asking them, too.

What things should I know about living there? E.g., what should I expect when my kids start school(I know they're much more strict on education over there, but I mean, like...do I have to walk or drive my kids to school or do they have buses? Do you have to pay a certain amount a year to use the bus like many schools do here for lunches? Do they have cafeteria food for younger kids or do they need to have a packed lunch? Etc.)? What should I expect in general?

I've never visited before, though we are going to spend a month there for our honeymoon, so I'm sure I'll learn a lot from the visit, but I'm simply curious. And sorry if I sound stupid. :)

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You are WAY ahead of yourself. Years ahead. You want to move to a country you've never been to ?
Think about it...I'd visit first. Japan is a different world.
The first thing to think about is work. Do both of you have four year degrees ? Do you have special skills a Japanese doesn't have ? It not, all ends here. You need a degree to qualify for a work visa.And a job offer before you get there.
You're not even married yet and you're already thinking about raising kids there ? I think you'd give that more thought !
Japan isn't an easy place to move to, even for a single person. And long term employment is not easy to come by. The basic rule is, if a Japanese can do the job, they will always be hired first.
I think your best bet is to go there for a visit and stay for as long as you can. I'm willing to bet you will change your mind.

Do you know what was happening in japan in march 11? we were in serious situation.?

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the situation has been continuing, and suffer us.

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The situation is still serious..