Any Japanese people recognize this religious shrine?

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/pho…

I rung the bell, and supposedly it meant something, but I forgot what it was. And no, the person in the picture isn't me. It was somewhere in Japan.. I really can't remember where. But on the main island. Some tourist-friendly place, I assume.

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This is it.
http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html

What's the difference between koko, kono, and kore?

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for places.

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koko = here
kono = with other nouns
kore = this
the prefix ko- is usually referring to something close to the speaker.
like koko, doko, and asoko. koko = here, doko = there (near another person close to you, someone you are talking to) and asoko = over there (farther away from you, the speaker, and the person you are speaking to.)

Can you give me some lists of foreign exchange programs?(preferably japan)?

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Im hopefully trying to get to japan my junior or senior year can I just need programs besides rotary.Also,I want to know,if I start learning japanese in the 9th grade,will I atleast be intermediate in the 11th or 12th?THANKS

Answer:

Here is a pretty big list of programs, there's several pages of them:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Foreign+exchange+pr…

Where could I find someone to ship my things to me from japan?

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I really need to find someone who can ship me items I buy off websites so I can avoid shipping costs and websites that dont ship direct to the US.Does anyone know of a website or place to find someone who can do it?Thanks.

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http://www.tenso.com/en/

Do I need to be in school to homestay?

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Do I need to be doing anything to go live at homestay with someone in Japan, am I aloud to go live with them, without schooling?

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Hey,as far as I know,thats how it works,unless you go on a program during the summer.There are programs where you can go there without school,but it is usually during the summer.The closest way though to stay without school is probably couchsurfing.com,have resources to go there (like a friend or a close family) or a summer term.Hope it helps

What do Japanese women find more attractive? Men who train in Aikido, Karate or Judo?

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I don't find attractive any of them honestly, just work out or swim at the gim and keep in good shape if you would like to attract Japanese women sexually.

Learning to speak Japanese?

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Does anyone have any thoughts regarding learning to speak Japanese? I understand that going to live in Japan or attending classes are suggestions, but are there other correspondence or web-based ways to gradually begin from the basics and go from there?
I have been to Japan as a visitor from Canada, and hoping there are means out there.

Feel free to e-mail me ideas or links as well.

And thanks Answers community

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As for online resources for learning Japanese, I'd like to recommend this (http://www.infocobuild.com/language/japa… because it contains useful things required to learn Japanese, such as grammar lessons, kanji and vocabulary, and useful expressions.

Is it true they have girls panties in vending machines in Japan?

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Im going to Japan for christmas and I was wondering if anyone knew if this was true and where someone would go to find said vending machines

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This was probably 10 years ago, or more. Dirty old men with a school girl fetish were into buying supposed used panties from high school girls. From what I've been told, there was probably only two or three of these machines in Tokyo. But the story got bigger & bigger, and some people won't let it die.
They sell all kinds of things in vending machines in Japan. Even beer and hot french fries.

How can I go to Japan?

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I really want to go, but the problem is that I'm only 13. Going there on vacation is pretty much out of the question because my family's going through financial trouble. Also there's studying abroad, but that's incredibly expensive, plus I don't think I can wait another 6 years. 'Please answer because this is my dream and I really want to make it come true.

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Sorry, it doesn't look like you can. Even student exchange programs cost money.
If it's worth doing, it's worth waiting for. Start saving your money now. By the time you're 18 you should have enough saved.

Is Japan known for having a lot of casinos/gambling places (like Las Vegas/Atlantic City)?

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Because I thought a lot of slot machines were built in Japan...

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They have none. Not everything made in Japan is used in Japan.
Only thing the have is pachinko parlors. There you win little steel balls that are then turned in for small prizes. Or take them " around the corner " and trade them in for money. These places are very noisy and smokey.

What is the english translation of this romanji?

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itsumo itteru toko kayna.

Answer:

Is that the place we usually go to?
This is colloquial and casual. Also, kayna should be kaina.

Where to take free japanese classes in los angeles?

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Community Colleges: Santa Monica CC, WLA CC, LACC, East LA CC, El Camino (Torrance)
Not completely free, but there are nominal fees.

Staying with host family in Japan?

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What`s it like to stay and what are the requirements?

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You need to make some decisions first. How long are you staying? You can stay for 90 days without a visa. There aren't any requirements. You'll need to find some websites or travel agents that connect host families with interested parties. The cost will vary. Japan is a big country and you should also think about where you want to stay.

How do peoples personalities in Japan differ from those in America?

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Before you go giving me a whole essay on how America or Japan is better, that isn't what I'm asking. I am a resident of America, so I already know about America. I have heard that both China and Japan are very respectable countries, and I don't doubt that. I just want to know how the people act there and how it's different from America. I'm sure they aren't half as obnoxious as most people that live around me are. Not to say our whole country is like that. I'm just wondering since I'm only a teenager interested in foreign culture and I can't really travel there myself ahahah. Thank you!

Answer:

Remember Katrina ? Some people went crazy. Murders, robberies, rapes, violence of all kinds.
Now when the earthquake / tsunami hit Japan last March, the situation was far worse, But the Japanese stayed together. There was VERY little problems amongst the people. No looting, murders, ETC.

1.how did the way japan hired goverment officals differ from the way china did?

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Answer:

Sounds like a homework question.

In what sense and context?

Japanese government officials are civil servants or elected officials (in modern society). In China you might need to be a member of the communist party.

1.how did the way japan hired goverment officals differ from the way china did?

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Answer:

Sounds like a homework question.

In what sense and context?

Japanese government officials are civil servants or elected officials (in modern society). In China you might need to be a member of the communist party.

When and how did running away become an expression of shyness among Japanese youth?

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In HS, I had a friend who moved to the country from Tokyo not 2 months before I met him. Being teenaged *******, some kids did made fun of him and his "strange foreign ways", but I was always super nice to him and was really interested in being his friend. He seemed to return my feelings, but as soon as we were alone, he'd take off down the hall at a full sprint (we could only talk at lunch, when others were around). Being an anime nut, I knew that that was a fairly common phenomenon, but I'd never been subject to it before. When did this come about?

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It's his personal behavior. Not "among Japanese youth" matter.

Can anyone translate this into English from Japanese?

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I'm doing a sub video. You will be credited. Thanks.

激しい雨が心を震わせる
あの日のように
ただ走り抜けた昨日までも　My Dream
信じているのさ
終わりの無い　Defense　でもいいよ
君が僕を見つめつづけてくれるなら
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
いくつもの朝をむかえ　いつかきっとつかんでみせる
STAND　UP　TO　THE　VICTORY
その向こう側に　何もなくてもかまわないから
かけがえのない君の優しい笑顔抱いて

Please no cheap Google Translate. I tried to do that, but it gives out 50% gibberish.

Answer:

Heavy rain shakes the heart
Just like that day
And even yesterday I ran through
My dream, I believe,,,
It is a never ending Defense, but it's ok,
As long as you continue gazing at me,
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
Seeing another morning, I'll surely get it
STAND UP TO THE VICTORY
I don't care if there is nothing over there
Holding your irreplaceable gentle smile

Where should I exchange my remaining yen?

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I am leaving Japan tommorow and I still have 30,000 yen left. Should I exchange it in America, or here in Japan? I also have a layover in Seoul, should I do it there?

Answer:

Do it in Japan.

About impression of Japanese ?

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What impression do you have about Japanese?
Do you like Japan?

Answer:

I love japan, but I don't think it's perfect. Positive impressions that I have are that the Japanese people are often well dressed, often have a good sense of humour, and the young people are enthusiastic. Children act like children, not like in the UK where they're always trying to be grown-up, and I think this is great.

Not so good impressions are the fact that xenophobia is rife, and as someone mentioned before the passive-aggressive attitude you sometimes come across.

Japanese gals coming to America?

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Im writing a manga about three japanese girls coming to America, over the two years they've been planning to come to America and have been learning english, (and already knew a little english to begin with) I wanna know your experience and feelings on coming to America.
Or even how you think you'd feel, or your experience on coming from another country.
Im curious to what you felt, if it was overwhelming, or like 'this is gonna be a piece of cake!'
Please respond, and thanks for looking!
(PS their moving to the NYC)

Answer:

There is a definite culture shock.
1. It feels that people talk waaay too fast. All the words they knew out the window....
2. In restaurant, in many cases Japanese people order same thing as the first person orders.
3. American waiters ask too many questions:
What to drink? Water. With or without lemon?
Soup or Salad? Yes. (It sounds like, super salad to Japanese people), cesar, house, garden......

Onion soup, vegetable, minestrone......with/without cheese
Du wanna soup first or with the meal?
Steak, T-bone? Filet Mignon?, Rib-eye?.... How'd like it to be cooked?
What sides? Potato. baked, french fries, or home fried? sour cream? chives? butter?
You get one more side dish.....Oh, boy.....
Then dessert.
Repeat three times for three girls.

In Japan: I want a steak, me too, me too. Done.

4. Try to get in the car, Wow, it has a steering wheel on the wrong side. Oooo, wide left turn, scary
5. Wow, this is a land of Giants, looking at 6'10" basketball players and all other tall people.
6. People talk loud.

They'll be overwhelmed at the beginning, especially in NYC.
Have fun with your manga.

Japanese couples "anniversary" q-n?? XD?

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I was wondering how do Japanese couples celebrate on their anniversaries and what kind of anniversaries do they actually have??
Like a 50 days anniversary, 100 days anniversary and etc??
And what do they actually do on these days??

PS:I am asking about Japanese couples LIVING in Japan. :) thanks

Answer:

It depends on each couple. There is no general answer.

Can anyone translate japanese?

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Chiisana tenemo hanarete de mo (missing words)
hashitte imasu. Watashi totemo tot-(missing words)
Toire wa doko desuka. Nande... nande (missing words)
baka jenai wa... soshite. DNegashima-(missing)

Answer:

the only words I got out of it was,

baka- idiot
imasu- (to exist)
watashi- I,me

Can you translate this to Japanese?

Question:

I need this short paragraph translated to japanese, specifically hiragana. I'll give you ten points!

My favorite class is English, because I enjoy reading and writing. In English you get to read and write all sorts of different things from different places and cultures. The class I dislike is Math. It's the exact opposite.

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>My favorite class is English, because I enjoy reading and writing.
よみかきがすきなので、すきなかもくはえいごです。

>In English you get to read and write all sorts of different things from different places and cultures.
えいごのくらすでは、いろいろなぶんかやくにの、いろいろなぶんしょうがよめます…

>The class I dislike is Math. It's the exact opposite.
そのはんたいに、きらいなかもくはすうがくです。

Is Aniki only used for an older brother?

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Also what is the female equivalent of Aniki

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Usually, yes. But it's also used for someone who is like a real older brother, (even if he's not a real one).

Female version is aneki.

What is a mild curry?

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Answer:

Mild as in flavor or spiciness(heat)?

Japanese curries are made with apples so they aren't as strongly flavored or as spicy as curries from other places.

If you're ordering in a restaurant you can always ask the server to make your curry mild.

Where in Dublin sells furikake?

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I wonder where in Dublin sells furikake, furikake is a kind of seasoning Japanese for rice.

Answer:

You should be able to buy Japanese furikake at any local Asian Supermarket in your area. We love the new rayu furikake, which is a little bit spicy.

How to be a vegetarian in Japan?

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For when I go there? I don't eat any meat or cheese (I do eat eggs, though) or fish (I'm allergic to shellfish) or gelatin. Any suggestions?

Answer:

You have eggs, soy, tofu and vegetables and fruit to eat, as well as seaweed, rice etc.
The only problem may be with soup, as they often use chicken or fish broth.
You can get a "vegan passport" or a "vegetarian passport" online, for example here: http://veggiepassport.com/
This helps explain your dietary limitations in their own language.

TD? Really? Well, that's interesting...

What do you want to know about japan?

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i am in japan now. what do you want to know about japan?

Answer:

Excellent question!
I want to know the difference between Somen and Hiyamugi.

Going to japan advise? on who to contact?

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Ok so in the summer of 2013 I want to go to Japan for ten days or so before I go to college but I have no idea where to look to book hotels and stuff or if theres like a package thing i can get or something ! can someone advise me please?

Answer:

Try these:

www.jnto.go.jp
www.japanrailpass.net
www.wix.com/astroflight/accommodations
www.frommers.com/destinations/japan/
www.thejapanfaq.com
www.japan-guide.com/e/e2275.html

Where online can I find a good Dollar to Yen converter?

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Answer:

Try

www.oanda.com
or
www.xe.com

People who live in or have been to Japan: do they actually say "I won't forgive you" in Japan?

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In anime they say to their enemies "I won't forgive you." I just want to know do they actually say this in Japan to their enemies or is it just in anime? Anyone who has been to or lives in Japan.

Answer:

Actually, "harmony" is important in Japanese society. So people want to avoid confrontation as much as they can. They don't show enmity.

That kind of line is rarely used in real Japan.

How can i make this and what is it made from?

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so here are two pictures of the thing i wanted to make.

http://data.whicdn.com/images/5063687/tu…
http://data.whicdn.com/images/9944360/tu…

what are these made from and how do they make the icings and the fake cookies. did they use molds or something like that?

Answer:

http://www.etsy.com/search?includes[0]=t…
http://www.etsy.com/shop/designcenter200…

take a look at the diy paper clay kits (fuwafuwa mousse no cake-yasan)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/designcenter200…

some molds

http://products-from-japan-with-love.blo…

*i think this is it!! check out the link below:

http://sophieandtoffee.com/item.php?item…

How do i ask for more items in my Udon soup , in Japanese?

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How do I ask, "May I Please have extra onions and meat in my Udon soup? Ill pay extra for it." in Japnese? This isnt rude is it?

Answer:

That is why foreigners are not welcome to Japanese restaurants.
That is totally against Japanese custom. Yes, that is extremely rude.

Will a dvd from japan on a online shop have radiation?

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I am going to buy this anime dvd from an online web site and I recently orderded it without thinking about what happened earlier this year with the nuclear power plant...
So what Im asking is will this dvd I bought from japan have radiation and harm/kill me?....

Answer:

No. Not unless they leave it in the power plant parking lot for a few weeks--even then it's doubtful it will pick up enough to do anything. Note that there have been zero radiation injuries from the power plant and there aren't expected to be any in the future either. People really need to study the science of nuclear power rather than get their information from sci-fi B movies.

If anything, the situation at Fukushima Daiichi shows how safe nuclear power is. Consider that forty year old plants were hit with an earthquake five times the strength they were designed for and yet they still shut down safely. The generators came on like they were supposed to when grid power was cut. Then the tsunami hit and the generators were wiped out. However, the battery backup still worked for the designed eight hours. The problem happened when no new generators could be put in. Even so the problems have been minimal--media scare mongering for ratings not withstanding.


Here is an informative article describing the situation:
http://bravenewclimate.com/2011/03/13/fu…

And here is where you find factual status information:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2011…

And a slide presentation that describes the effects:
http://www.slideshare.net/iaea/radiologi…

And here is a chart that helps make sense of the numbers:
http://www.xkcd.com/radiation/

How do high schools work in japan?

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Like, I know that each semester you get some kind of summer break after. And why are there only 3 years? Can ya'll explain to me how they work, lots of details please

Answer:

Strange question. You don't get a summer break in the US? And there's three years of high school as compulsory education ends at 15, so HS is from 15 to 18.
A simple internet search would tell you this.