Japan

I need to transcribe japanese text from a book, but this takes too much time. I want to scan the pages and use an OCR (Optical character recognition) that suports japanse. But did´n find any, or are too expensive. Help me please.

2007-09-26 15:52:20 · 1 answers · asked by Isaac L 2

is there a really dry part in japan wear it barley rains? if so whats teh name of it?

2007-09-26 09:59:31 · 5 answers · asked by Make.It.Rain 2

2007-09-26 06:17:16 · 7 answers · asked by dtrippers 2

We are going to Tokyo at Christmas and wonder whether it is worth paying the extra to upgrade to an air-conditioned room.

2007-09-26 04:54:01 · 10 answers · asked by stitchylinda 1

tons of people at my school are all japanoholics. They're chinese but they're so into japanese stuff and anime that they already dress like a japanese high school student. Not to mention they relate everything to japanese stuff and they think they're living in Tokyo. When I talk to them they would immediately burst "omoshiroi!" (interesting) "kakoi!" (cool) whereas they can use normal english or chinese.

I respect their hobbies but they dont have to go that far and be irritating. Why are these people like this?I personally am an admirer of japan and I studies japanese for years but I never became like that.

2007-09-26 02:15:21 · 11 answers · asked by unreachablestar 1

I am trying to give a subscription as a gift to someone who really likes these two magazine from Japan : ViVi and Can Cam (nt sure on the name of the second one). I saw some websites offering subscriptions but I'm not sure if they are trustworthy or not. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

2007-09-25 19:55:53 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 1

I'm looking for advice from people living/with living experiance in Japan. I've done some research already, but would like to know any tips/things I should be aware of when I move there.

I've lived in Canada my whole life and would also like to know if there is things that would be found offensive in Japan that would not be an issue here? I want to make this experiance as smooth as possible and would love some advice.

2007-09-25 11:57:26 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel Y 1

Whats the writing format thing that mostly all japanese use?
I know of Kanji, Katakana, Hiragana but I dont know which one is used more often in japan.
Cuz Im going to learn japanese (already taking chinese class in school) and i want to learn the one that is commonly used.

2007-09-25 11:13:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it get anything like New York? Is a heavy jacket/coat needed in Japan in the winter?

2007-09-25 06:59:29 · 6 answers · asked by Nickname 2

I'm an expert on fencing, and I do want to learn this exotic Japanese arts of swordmanship.

What inspired me is the movie Kill Bill, watching how the Japanese really appreciate their swords ... Japanese swordmanship is very different form her western counterpart. There's something that I can't explain in words....

In short, where could I learn and master this Samurai swordmanship? Should I go to Japan directly here?


PS: I know about Kendo, another Japanese martial arts using bamboo as weapon. No, I mean a real Samurai sword here....

And BTW, is it legal to bring Samurai sword everywhere in Japan? Because from what I see in Kill Bill, it seems that the Japanese doesn't mind to take their sword with them in public places (airport, night club, etc....). Is it true then?

2007-09-25 03:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are some items that I chose from Japan. From the list below which one would you like to buy for yourself?
(Please pick up at least 3 items. Also you don' have to consider that's price.)

Antique furniture ( samll size that you can bring it back with you), Antique vase, stationary goods, electronics, kimono,
Japanese T-shirts with images fron traditonal Japanese art or sites in Japan, Dishes

2007-09-24 01:24:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that Japan has quite a large population for a country of it's size but i was just wondering are all the houses small? Would you find anyone who owns a mansion with a swimming pool or even a four bedroom house with a garden? Or does everyone just cram into small apartments and homes? I'm sure there has to be some spacious homes there? Does anyone know?

2007-09-23 00:09:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I have to do a reaserch paper on a subject concerning japanese pop culture
I am sure a lot of people in the class will talk about manga and anime and all
so I want to talk about geishas
but the instructor said the subject is not specific enough so I don't know what aspect of geisha I sould talk about?
any suggestions?

2007-09-22 05:58:43 · 8 answers · asked by 1960story 2

Is it all just fish, soup and noodles?

2007-09-22 01:36:10 · 9 answers · asked by Texas Cowboy 7

My partner recently got a job in Japan, but the company does not give out double-rooms to couples unless they are both working for that company.

They suggested that he move down first, then find a apartment for both of us.

How difficult will it be for him to find one? He speaks -very- little Japanese (still learning). Would a landlord accept extra payment with rent and allow both of us to share the single room offered by the company?

2007-09-21 13:06:20 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel Y 1

I'm not talking about what the value of my answer is.
I can't believe this chosen "best" answer reflect the fact.

Or am I thinking too much?

2007-09-20 16:56:10 · 17 answers · asked by oncoshishin 3

Hi,
Japan is said to have one of the lowest frequency of lovemaking in the world.
Japanese women are among the most beautiful in the world.
Yet Japanese men seek sex elsewhere - Thailand, Phillipines, Bali, ...
Why such circumstances? Even in the streets and buses of Tokyo, I find most beautiful women unaccompanied. I resist the temptation to talk to them as I don't want to say anything inconsiderate by mistake. But Japanese men need not have such hangups.

2007-09-20 04:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

And also, a electronic translator to translate from English to Japanese and back the other way.

thanks

2007-09-20 02:27:36 · 6 answers · asked by Rawkus 3

For my japanese class I have to write a letter talking about a future plan to travel to Kyushu. When do you think is the best month/season to go in? As in which season has the best range of activites to do eg festivals etc? At the moment I'm tossing up between april (with the cherry blossom festival/the nicer weather) or december (with christmas, new years and the snow).

2007-09-19 16:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm considering applying to the International University of Japan for my MBA. I'm from the U.S. and would like to live/work in Japan. However, I want to make sure that if I ever leave the degree will hold-up elsewhere. It seems like a great program, created with Darthmouth's Tuck School of Business and is entirely in english. Thoughts?

2007-09-19 05:38:43 · 3 answers · asked by willnyu1982 1

Is there a station near Tokyo Narita airport that goes to Kyoto? if so, details would be greatly appreciated, and a site would be nice, too.

2007-09-19 04:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by oathkeeper133 2

I met someone named King Corba ( i called him phyton)

2007-09-19 03:23:59 · 57 answers · asked by yatzky 2

I want to know the medical ultrasound brands in Japan for getting its agencey in Iran.

2007-09-19 00:08:08 · 2 answers · asked by yashar 2

Ghana Chocolate bars are sponsoring a contest. The deadline is Feb. 29, 2008, and there are winners every month. But what exactly do you win? There's a prize, and there's a lottery.

And how do you check if you've won. There's a website (in Japanese, of course) and a number written on the inside of the chocolate box. Just go there and enter the number? If internet is free, will they charge me extra?

Thanks for any help.

2007-09-18 23:59:45 · 1 answers · asked by Madame M 7

i am going to Tokyo and I do know a little japanese i just need to brush up on my reading skills and wonder which i should focus on more

2007-09-18 23:54:20 · 5 answers · asked by amybeth347 1

^_^

2007-09-18 20:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by La Ultima Mandala Mata 2

After enquiry with the Japan Tourism Board, we've decided to visit Tokyo instead of Osaka for 7 Days in Nov 2007. (2 Adult and 2 Children - 5 years old and 7 years old )

Where to go and what to do?
Which Hotel is good, clean and cost effective.
How to travel from 1 location to another location, Cost?

Can anyone suggest a good 7 days itinery? If possible, please advise the cost including Transportation for Adult and Children.

Thanks.

2007-09-18 18:14:25 · 3 answers · asked by insurebizz 2

My friend who has visited Japan on several occasions says there is liitle to no crime in the city of Tokyo. Is he exagerating?
Are there any official statistics I can look at online to varify his claims?

2007-09-18 07:48:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 03:49:53 · 7 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7

I would like to ask someone who has been to Japan before;
If you happen to visit Japan again, what would you buy?

2007-09-18 00:12:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous