Why won't my foreign debit/credit cards work in Japan?

Question:

I used my MasterCard debit card several days ago to withdraw money from a 24 hour 7/11 ATM and it worked fine. I went to use it again today and it wouldn't work. It wouldn't even give me the same options it gave me the other day. I tried another 7/11 ATM and had the same issue. I even tried my Visa credit card and it still wouldn't work. On top of that, my boyfriend tried his debit and credit cards as well and they wouldn't work either. We contacted the banks for each of our cards before leaving the US and they approved them for use abroad throughout the duration of our stay in Japan. There is apparently a 10 minute period from 11:55pm-12:05am during which MasterCards won't work, but that isn't applicable at 3:00 in the afternoon. I'm just really at a loss as to why foreign cards were accepted fine at these ATMs several days ago, but not accepted today. Any assistance with this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Answer:

As you were able to withdraw cash, I would guess that the problem is with your bank. Can't speak for the US but in the UK I often hear about bank automated anti-fraud mechanisms kicking in even though people notified their bank in advance of their trip - contact your bank.

For others going to Japan - it is more cash based than the US or Europe, ATMs that work with foreign cards are not that common. see info under General Money here http://inblighty.com/country/advice.php?…

Why does douka shiteru mitai means 'what wrong with me'?

Question:

Answer:

"watashi oduka shiteru mitai.." can mean "there seems to be something wrong with me.."

"what's wrong with me?" could be translated to
e.g. "watashi dou-shitano kashira (female)" "ore nanka hen kana (male)"

Can i do job in japan with cultural visa?

Question:

Answer:

Too much info for me to wade through, but I tried. Sounds like 'no' if I had to guess.

Google "Japanese cultural visa" and you'll get all the info you need.

In closing down the links, I did find the following.....

If you wish to work while on a cultural visa, you must apply for a work permit through the Japanese Immigration Bureau. A work permit is not the same as a working visa because your primary purpose for being in Japan is to study culture; working is secondary. For this reason, cultural visa holders are permitted to work only twenty hours per week, but many exceed this number off the record.

Can anyone help me with this Japanese song?

Question:

Heres the link
http://blog.sina.com.cn/lemonleafs

I want to know the name of the song that plays when you open the page, the name of it is on the left hand side if you scroll down a little and look under music...but its in Japanese, can anyone help me?

Answer:

title: haru no kaze
artist: Anri Kumaki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXB9mDasK…

What's the difference between 止まる and 止める?

Question:

What's the difference between 止まる and 止める? I wrote an explanation but i'm not sure.?
I know in japanese a verb has two forms. But because i'm learning japanese by myself, sometimes is hard to learn new things. But here is an explanation about what I think is the difference (based on the articles I've read for example in Yahoo 知恵袋).

The difference between tomaru and tomeru is that one indicates that the action is done by the speaker and the other indicates that the action takes place out of the speaker's will. For example.

"I stopped when i heard the cat cry" "猫の鳴き声を聞いた時止めたよ。===> In this case the action is done by the speaker.
"She stopped the car only using her hands" (彼女は)手が使うだけで車を止まった。=== Here the action is not done by the speaker and does not involve de speaker neither.

Others examples:
"let's gather 'round" "集めよう!"
"she gathered all the fruits fallen from the tree " (彼女が)木に落とされた果物を集まった" [I know that 拾う works better here)

"I decided to take the last train to arrive late to your house"
君の家に遅く着くために終発に乗ることが決めた。
"It has been decided that Tanaka will be hospitalized because of the state of his illness"
田中さんの病気の具合によって入院することが決まりました。

Am i right??? Or is there something i need to brush up about my understanding?

Posdate: Sorry if my japanese sentences arent understandable just guide your self from the english translation ^_^. Is really hard for me to study by myself so most of the time i'm not sure about my sentences.

Answer:

止まる is intransitive （自動詞） and 止める is transitive （他動詞）. It's kind of hard to understand in English since we only have 3 transitive-intransitive pairs:
raise and rise
fell and fall
lay and lie

Raise your hand. (transitive)
The elevator is rising. (intransitive)

They felled the tree. (transitive)
I am falling. (intransitive)

She lays down to sleep. (transitive)
The book is lying there. (intransitive)


Notice that intransitive verbs can be used with "I"; this is because nothing is causing "me" to fall. So, if a verb is transitive it needs something to cause it to happen (direct object), whether it be the speaker or someone else, and an intransitive verb occurs on its own.

猫がいたから車を止めた。 Because there was a cat I stopped the car.
猫がいたから車が止まった。 Because there was a cat the car stopped. (This doesn't necessarily mean no one made the car stop, it just means that there is no direct object to stop the car in this sentence.)

Note also that transitive verbs use を but (most) intransitive verbs use が (some exceptions do exist, like 通る).


Other examples:
手を上げています。 I'm raising my hand.
エレベータが上がっています。 The elevator is rising.

ごみを出した。 I took out the trash.
日が出た。 The sun came out.

電気を消します。 Turn off the lights.
電気が消えます。 The lights turn off (on their own).


わかりますか？

Who are friendlier: Japanese people or Korean people?

Question:

Who are friendlier, Japanese people or Korean people?

By the way, I'm aware that there are good people and bad people in every country, but i do believe that certain countries have generally friendlier people than others.

Thanks in advance for answering my question (if indeed you do answer my question and are not rude).

Answer:

You state that you know that good and bad people are in every country but then qualify it, without proof or reason, that certain countries are friendlier than others? I think you should leave it at the first part of your statement.

Now, if you want to know which country has the most aggressive and rude middle-aged ladies who will elbow you out of the way just to go through a door first, Korea wins hands down. If that counts as a friendly-factor, then I guess Japanese are friendlier.

Good places that meet this criteria?

Question:

I have 4000$ to move with and am unemployed. I have suffered long term unemployment and am seeking a place that has good transit and easy walking access to places where I can find a job. I am basically looking for a place where I could hop on the bus and just go job hunting. I am also looking for a place that has affordable prices on things like gas.

I am trying to plan this so that I can just go scout out a city/town to see where good spots are and what areas have good places to work. I am searching for a customer service job or something simple that I would not just get turned away from.

Basically I need some ideas for places that measure up to this, because google is both unreliable and a pain to find good info on about this subject.

I am wanting somewhere north, but to make this simple: Best chance to find resources, customer service, and good transit.

Answer:

There are many good places that meet your criteria, but unfortunately, Japan is not one of them.

How do you get to Fussa Station to Ginza Station?

Question:

How do you get to Fussa Station to Ginza Station? Please be descriptive.

Answer:

You are saying that you want to go TO Fussa TO Ginza. But it's not possible.

If you want to go from Fussa station,

1, Take JR Ome line to Tachikawa station.
2, Take Chuo line to Tokyo station.
3, Take Yamanote line to Yurakucho station.
4, Then walk to Ginza station. It's 5 minutes or so.

Where Can I Buy A Kawaii Backpack?

Question:

Well I love Kawaii things and im putting together a wish list for my b-day and christmas~ Do you know where I can buy a super kawaii backpack? Also if you know any other Kawaii things I would like tell me (:

Answer:

There are stores selling that kind of stuffs in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Who is this one Japanese (male) singer?

Question:

He looked about 14 - 16 and had a very sweet, boyish face. He was very feminine and could be mistaken to be a girl in some, if I remember correctly. He had a beautiful voice, and I think he was wearing a large coat in one of his PVs. I think there was either snow or rain in it. He wasn't in a band or anything. Sorry this is so vague, but this is all I know. Thanks!

Answer:

oki all japanese people look alot younger than they really are. like my school's japanese exchange student was confused about how older looking the students were and how tall they were, she said that they all looked like people in their 40's. so roughly 40 year old japanese= 17 year old any other ethnicity. maybe it was Gackt Camui? he seems to be really popular. he's like 42 btw. and he still looks rather young. but then again, that PV you were watching could have been from a long time ago. so that person in it maybe older now than you think they are. please be more specific, like post the video or a picture.

Where can u Get Japanese Beyblades at these cities?

Question:

Abington PA, Jenkintown PA, Horsham PA, Hatboro PA, North East PA or/and Delaware County PA

Answer:

Wrong section. You'll have a better response if you asked this in the Anime section or something.

I want to go in Tokyo in the near future...1-2 years...?

Question:

Where can I find DVD anime that are just ready from companies?
Original DVD...not modified anyhow like....when you add sugar at creams and someone add salt....
this way i feel when i see a modified anime/game without steam at bath scenes , kittens or other uninvited co incidents like those on characters and without other idiocy adds at games...just normal and mods
so tell me some shopping addresses??
REMEMBER...a cake with salted cream is good for those who modifies original(blessed) Japanese Creations...my opinion :D

Answer:

If I understand you right, all such videos are censored that you buy in a store. You'd have better luck finding them here in the US. DVDs made for the Japanese market won't play on American DVD players, as the US is region one, and Japan is region two.
Without knowing a Japanese person, you aren't likely to find these videos as they're not legal to sell in the open.

Need Suggestions for Animes/Dramas?

Question:

I like shows where the girl has multiple guys fall for her (reverse harem) or she finds out she's royal, etc. I really love where she falls for the bad boy and he turns out to be sweet, etc! I've watched shows/dramas like Hana Yori Dango, Princess Hour (Korean), Fruits Basket, and Absolute Boyfriend. Also, please don't lecture me on how unrealistic shows like that are. I know that lol. Thank you for suggestions!

Answer:

Hana Kimi

Going to japan to get a spousal visa?

Question:

I have been wanting to move to Japan since 2008, finally I have enough money that I have scraped up doing various jobs and I am ready to move! I also have a high school diploma and 5 years of work experience under my belt. The problem is, it is very hard( but possible, as confirmed by the japanese embassy here in the USA) to get a job in Japan with no degree. However, I can look for work if I have a spousal visa. What my question is and what I need to do is how is the easiest way to find a woman in Japan who will marry me? What are some tips if you have done this before? That is the main thing I need tips, tips tips.

PS please know BS about the morality of this. I have always planned on marrying a Japanese woman even before I found out it would let me get a visa. Please ONLY respond if you are going to give me advice or tips.

Answer:

Ok, no BS....The chances of this happening are just about zero to none at all. Most Japanese women want a man that can support them. An American with only a high school education is going to be hard pressed to find work in Japan, even with a Japanese wife. Unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have, work isn't going to happen. If a Japanese can do the job, they will always be hired first. The only jobs we can get are those that a Japanese can't or won't do.
Sorry, I can't give you the answer you wanted to hear. But I gave you the truth.
Want easy ? Try Thailand or China.

Should I still go to Japan?

Question:

I've been planing a trip to Japan since I was in High school. Now my boyfriend and I were wondering if it was safe if we went to Osaka. we don't know how far south we should go.

Answer:

Dear Katie:

Of course~ GO!
The 3-11 Devastation is in the North Eastern Coaster Region.
You will be Osaka, which is way South of even Tokyo Bay.

Make sure you go to The Kyoto, Nara Area.
My Favorite Prefectures are there.

Good Luck~
Have Fun~
I always do!

Suggestions for Japanese Dramas? (What's Wrong With Dramacrazy.net?)?

Question:

I like some Korean Dramas (like Princess Hour), but I'm learning Japanese so it tends to confuse me! So I need some suggestions for some Japanese Dramas. I've watched Hana Yori Dango through the first season and I'm still watching Absolute Boyfriend. Anything like school dramas or princess type ones will work! I don't like Hana Kimi, so nothing like that.

ALSO! I can't get on Dramacrazy.net for some reason, am I the only one with this problem?

Answer:

Hii
i have seen alot of japanese dramas, and i would highly recommend :

(** = the best)


JAPANESE:

-koizora(very sad and very touching plot) **
-last friends(LOVED, sad and cruel, mainly focuses on abuse and friends helping each other overcoming their issues) **
-Pride(old but very good and romantic drama)
-Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta(BEAUTIFUL!) **
-code blue seasons 1&2 (very good medical drama)
-one million stars falling from the sky(good story about love, betrayal, and heartbreaks )
-deep love(good but VERY sad)
-buzzer beat( wonderful storyline with romance and sports)
-Love shuffle(brilliant, deals with feelings, failures, expectations and needs )
-Nodame Cantabile (super cute and funny)
-Orthros no Inu (a drama with great emotions, deepness, great actors and a very interesting story)
-LIFE(about school bullying)
-Proposal Daisakusen(pretty good about a boy who is given a second chance to win the heart of the girl he loves)
-Tatta Hitotsu no Koi(pure love between rich girl and poor boy)
-Sunao ni Narenakute (about friends trying to overcome hardships)
-Maou(sad, the story has a deep meaning about revenge, hatred, love, and faith)
-Liar game season 1&2 (AWESOME, the story was surprising and exciting, amazing plot)**
-Innocent Love(Cute and pure drama)
-Smile(about three people who meet, start helping each other, fall in love, try to overcome the hardships)
-Q10(cute and funny, about a high school boy who fall in love with a robot girl)
-Orange Days(youth drama about love, friendship, and life after college)
-1 Liter of Tears(one of the saddest dramas ever, It's a true story and it really makes you cry from episode one 'til the end)**
-Nagareboshi(full of emotions and Touching story of a brother who would do anything to save his sister's life)**
-Koishite Akuma(cute vampire story)
-Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake(about hard situations in teenager girl's life)

Anyone been to Japan?

Question:

Anyone has any tips on what to see, pack, where to go, experiences, what to do and not to do? Anything worth knowing would be nice :)

Answer:

Do not tip at restaurant or other places.
Do not talk on cell phone on train or bus.
Let passengers exit first when you are about to get on train.

What does ～によって mean, how is it used in a sentence?

Question:

I see this quite often in Japanese articles. It seems like a type of partice maybe. What does it mean? Thank you.

Answer:

It means "by" or "with" or others.

Please, give some of the addresses of japan that?

Question:

the recruiters get the money from your employer and the recruiter give you the salary.It means that the agent gives the salary by cutting his percentage from the salary. If anybldy knows about, give further explanation and suggestions, and also give some good sites.

Answer:

I have no idea what you're asking about. But if you're talking about job recruitment agencies, you may wish to try RECRUIT.

http://www.rikunabi.com/

Japanese to English please?

Question:

あなたにリクエストをしたら、教えてくれますか?

Answer:

I think its 'Once the request to you, Could you tell?'. Hope this helps!!!

I'm looking for an asian friend?

Question:

I'm looking for an asian female who has been affected by Japans quake
girls only Im a girl too and just want to ask a few questions

Answer:

How about searching a penal from the sites listed in this page?
http://japanese.about.com/od/penpals/Pen…

Is japan a country or a British colony?

Question:

after ww2 did britian take over japan and turn it into a colony?

Answer:

Japan is a country and has never been a colony of anyone. But after WWII the US government stepped in and made sure Japan wouldn't try what they had done ever again.

Seeking asian pen pal?

Question:

Hi im a girl seeking another girl as a pen pal, i am 18 years old and live in the United States
Japanese is preferred but would like to chat with any asian girls
GIRLS ONLY no pervs
thanks
<3
look forward to making friends

Answer:

Try
http://www.japan-guide.com/penfriend/

Cultural Division in Japan? Quick, easy ten points!?

Question:

First of all, what does cultural division really even mean? Second, I am looking for all the possible info on cultural division in Japan that you can give me. Whether it be links, your own answer (which I prefer most), or some other kind of reference, I don't really care. This is NOT for homework, so please do not tell me to do my own work or anything. I'm simply just curious! Also, please don't tell me to google it. I tried that first, and wasn't satisfied with any of the answers I found given there. Thanks ahead of time; I appreciate all the help I can get, and best answer gets ten points!!=)

Answer:

We don't have any word like that. So it's not possible to answer what it means. Japanese people do not use the word cultural division.

I don't know who told you that. But I'm sure it's not one of Japanese people.

Is Japan safe for a single female traveller?

Question:

I am going to Japan in January and I will be travelling by myself. Is Japan female friendly country or do I need to be slightly aware like on mainland Asia or South America? I heard Japan is quite safe but I don't know any girl who would travel around by herself. How are female travelers treated in Japan?

Answer:

Japan is an amazing country but as with absolutely anywhere in the world there are still dodgy people about. Act sensibly and always be careful - I work for an airline and travel the world and often go out by myself. A few years ago a colleague of mine went travelling to Japan, took silly risks trusting somebody and ended up horrifically murdered - head severed! Google it if you think I'm exaggerating! But please don't take that as Japan being a dangerous place - I love it there. Just never be too trusting anywhere with anyone and maybe things like if you're in a bar don't ever leave your drink whilst going off to the toilet - nowadays these different 'date rape' drugs are prevalent anywhere. I hope you have an amazing time and meet some fantastic people. Please take care and enjoy it x

Help, how do you say "where do you want to go?" in Japanese?

Question:

I'm not sure how to ask people what the want to do? like what are their wants and desires. i want to ask my friend "which university do you want to go to?" can you also help me with that? thank you.

Answer:

I would say:
"where do you want to go?" 　
→ どこか行きたいところある?（let people give more options than asking どこに行きたい？）
"which university do you want to go to?"
→ どの大学に行きたいと思っている？ hope/wish
→ どの大学めざしているの？ target

--------　if you want them to be more polite;
- どこか行きたいところはありますか？
- どの大学に行きたいと思っていますか？

How can I purchase something from the japanese amazon.com?

Question:

I don't understand anything in amazon.jp, but I really want to buy a few things from there, do they do international shipping? It says it costs yen, so how can I pay with a US credit card?

Answer:

Amazon Japan is not amazon.com, but amazon.co.jp.

Anyway, they ship books, CD and DVD internationally.

They have English web pages. You can change language to English.

How can I make my Japanese friend less formal around me?

Question:

He's always saying sumimasen and stuff. I want him to be more confortable around me. (Its a friend on twitter btw, not in real life)

How to say 'Please dont be formal around me becase I'm your friend'
lol something like that.

Is it ok to say this or does he want me to be formal to him?

Answer:

"saying sumimasen frequently" could possibly be one of his habits and he might not really mean "I'm sorry", so if you said,
"Please don't be formal around me becase I'm your friend' (= "tomodachi nandakara sonnani foomaru ni shinaku-temo ii yo"), he would say "sumimasen!" AGAIN...
So why don't you say, "Hey, I don't want you to say sumimasen to me so often... because I'm your friend." (= sonnani 'sumimasen' tte ayamaranaide! tomodachi nandakara.)

Good Japanese dramas with a girl as the main character?

Question:

What are some good Japanese dramas with a girl as the main character? The longest the list the better :p also please recommend dramas with HAPPY endings :D. (((10 pt best answer))) thank you :))

Answer:

Atashinchi no Danshi
Attention Please
BOSS (technically the lead's a female but since it's a comedic crime drama it might not be what you're looking for, though it does have a happy ending)
Gokusen
Hana Kimi (aka Hanazakari no Kimitachi e)
Hana Yori Dango
Kimi wa Petto
LIAR GAME (it's a kind of complicated show, with a kind of happy end...)
Nobuta wo Produce (the main character is actually a male but the whole point of the show is to transform the girl so she's essentially the main character)
Nodame Cantabile
Ohitorisama
Sapuri
Vampire Host (very stupid and fun)
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (kind of like Nobuta, the girl both is and isn't the main character)


Movies
Love*Com
Instant Numa
Kamikaze Girls (aka Shimotsuma Monogatari)
Linda, Linda, Linda (four female leads)
Tenshi no Koi (it's kind of sad at some points but the end is happy)
Yamagata Scream (a purposely funny "horror" movie)

Backyard pools in japan?

Question:

does the average japanese person own a pool? like do they actually have backyard pools in japan?

Answer:

Very rare ! Most backyards aren't even big enough for a blow up kiddie pool ! My friend in Osaka has a two story house. Her backyard might be 8' x 8'.

What is Beast going to Japan for?

Question:

Answer:

To play music. They are really popular here with young girls.

Where can i have my legs waxed in japan?

Question:

my friends all got smooth legs im jealous. does anybody knows where? is there a place or a something i could buy in a pharmacy or any key words to that i could search in a navi? :)

Answer:

There are many esthetic salons in Japan where you can wax or remove your leg hair.

How strong is the canadian doller in japan?

Question:

Answer:

As of right now CAD1 is about 81.85 yen, depending on which market and rate you want to use. It's easy enough to look up on sites like

http://www.oanda.com
http://www.xe.com

Japanese honorifics for Naruto?

Question:

I'm writing a fanfic and was wondering what one of my characters (Yuki; middle twenties; doctor) could call Naruto. She doesn't like him AT ALL and I recently found a honorific--yōgisha (Naruto-yōgisha)--and was wondering if I could use that. If not, what could I?

Answer:

-yōgisha is an honorific used when referring to a criminal or the accused, so it wouldn't really be appropriate in this setting. I have listed a couple of honorifics below that will work for your situation:

-chan~using this honorific outside of addressing young children, close friends, women, etc. can be taken as rude and condescending

-baka-Many characters in Naruto often refer to him as -baka, meaning "idiot,""fool,"or"stupid"

Hope these helped and happy writing!

Which city/prefecture is cheap for living in Japan?

Question:

I want to settle in Japan but I heard that Tokyo is an expensive place to live.
So I want to know which city/prefecture is cheap for living?

Answer:

How are you going to "settle in Japan " ? You need a visa to stay more than 90 days. That means you need a good paying job. To get the job you need a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Your job is going to be an issue as to where you will live.
I've been told there are some lower rents in Hokkaido. Finding work there though, isn't going to be easy.

Nagoya, Japan - Yaki Niku Restaurants?

Question:

Can someone recommend a good yaki niku restaurant in Nagoya, Japan? We're looking for a place that isn't too expensive and has tabe hodi. If it's near Sakae, that would be even better. Thanks for your help.

Answer:

How about this:
IMANAS Tei
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/n003903/

But Nagoya is really famous for chicken "Nagoya Kochin".

What are the common ice-breakers and ways to start a conversation with a Japanese person?

Question:

I mean like in England there is this "It's a nice weather today, huh" (the kind of elderly neighbors talk to each other). What are ways to start a conversation with someone in Japanese? Yes, I would like to know Japanese ice-breaker phrases that help in casual conversations. The more you write the better. (Not meant to use only with the elderly neighbors).

Answer:

To be honest, I've only been in japan a total of 6weeks, but it seems it's the same situation in Japan as in England, with discussing the weather with elder people (kyou ii otenki desu ne). Whereas you wouldn't really talk to someone younger than that without due cause. Usually, the things that unite English people is complaining about late transport (not likely in Japan) and occasionally exchanging worried/amused glances when something odd happens on a train (likely to be ignored or internally registered in Japan, right?)

You might start a conversation in a small store that isn't busy (ie. not a chain/department store). You might comment on something that is easily observable to someone nearby that seems approachable (ie. on a train/bus/plane/boat or a large crowd) so, you might mention that there are a lot of people on the train/street/etc. (hito ga ooi desu ne/ sugoi hito desu ne).

When I was in Japan, it seemed a lot of people were interested in talking to me. Japanese people tended to initiate the conversation, asking where I was from, why I was in Japan, where had I been, etc. One woman just said 'it's cute' to me and when I replied in english she phoned up her sister saying she was better at english! haha. Another time I noticed some people performing in the street so I watched from the other side of the road. They noticed and invited me over.

From my limited experience, I would say just wondering around aimlessly like a gormless idiot is the best way to start conversations, but that's not very good advice...

Japanese Particle Correction?

Question:

Could anyone correct the particles in this sentence? :)

Kyou wa watashi sushi wo tabemashita.

Answer:

Kyou watashi wa/ga sushi wo tabemashita.

As Japanese people don't like straightforwardness, how to know if one doesn't like me?

Question:

In general: what are the signs that Japanese don't want anything to do with someone? If they don't say it straight, how do I know?
(this applies to e-mails, penfriends, friends....)
Dating: do men show the initiative first or do they expect females to do it or does it depend on person?

Answer:

If a (Japanese) man says, "I've been too busy and can't find enough time for you", most of the time it's an excuse. Because if he's serious about you, he makes time for you.
That's what my ex Japanese boyfriend told me a long time ago....

What's the difference between "shiteirundesuka" and "shiteimasuka"?

Question:

空いた時間に日本語を勉強しているんですか？

Why not shiteimasuka? What does that "-run-" mean?

Answer:

いるis the dictionary from of います and is the form used for this sentence ending pattern
so いるんis the shortened form of いるの
のis adding emphasis to the clause with the impression of meaning 'for the purpose of/the expectation is that'

so I think the difference between the sentences would be:
していますか-are you studying japanese in your spare time?
しているんですか-so you are studying japanese in your spare time?

Perhaps the latter emphasises that this is a conclusion made from prior information they have received

What time do most shops open in Japan?

Question:

Japanese projects can be so difficult!!

Answer:

Yep, projects can be really difficult. And it's not going to get any easier with people like George.

Answer? No set time. Anywhere from 7AM to 9AM. Just like my neighborhood. There's a liquor shop that opens at 7 and a home center that opens at 9. My friend's company opens at 8:30.

Can someone read this. for Native Japanese Speaker.?

Question:

heres the link.
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/reikachan99/CIMG5382.jpg

The name only not the one that says 高校生.

Answer:

Do you mean this?
五味淵佳子

Maybe it's Gomibuchi Yoshiko, women's name.
Yoshiko is her last name.
Gomibuchi is a family name.
It seems common in Utsunomiya city, Tochigi prefecture.
Utsunomiya is really famous for Gyoza.

How to say this in japanese?

Question:

i'm entering a dance contest, and i would really appreciate it if you could support me by favoring, rating and even commenting on my entry video, thank you for your time.

Answer:

ダンスコンテストに参加するので、
私のビデオにコメントや評価を頂けるとありがたいです。よろしくお願い致します。

This is it.