Japan

The Star Wars movies are strongly and directly influenced by samurai movies. Not just the swordfighting either. The name "Jedi" (from jedaigeki), the kimono-like robes, Obi-wan the old master, R2D2 and C3P0 from Hidden Fortress, and so on.

I wondered if Japanese audiences are aware of these connections and what they think of them. (I thought I'd reach more Japanese by listing this question here, rather than in the movies section.)

2006-08-19 05:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by mistersato 5

I need a good 10 words (cuss words included) consisting of japanese words in english spelling and what they mean (I also need to know if it's chikusho or chicuso for damn it...

2006-08-18 17:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by smallvillefntic 1

2006-08-18 16:02:45 · 9 answers · asked by Cat Commander 3

Well, It is the darned best country EVER!!!!! hahaha....sucks to Canada.
God Bless Japan

2006-08-18 09:14:33 · 17 answers · asked by Japan_is_home 5

How's the weather? Is it fun living in a huge city?

I live in a small town.

2006-08-18 08:10:41 · 10 answers · asked by smashmaster64 2

"the japanese have a word,________,that means perfect in its imperfection"

2006-08-17 22:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by shaney 3

I'm a graphics designer and hoping to find a chance of working in Japane but hearsay its diffcult to get employed and tough. Anyone out there have experienced working there? If so, what measures should I take?

2006-08-17 20:58:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 17:33:03 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never been to Japan. I'm 17 and would like to go the summer of my senior year alone because noone is interested in going with me. I've always wanted to climb Mount.Fji, i'm not sure why but something about this mountain fascinates me. Are there any things i should be aware of? Any helpful advice is appreciated.

2006-08-17 05:33:29 · 10 answers · asked by A. 1

My friend and I are 21 years old and are interested in going to Tokyo in may. What's it like? Are americans welcome? Will we have a hard time getting by due to the language barrier? How is the nightlife?

2006-08-17 05:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by Erick O 2

2006-08-16 11:42:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please share with me your story since I am doing an survey on "cycle rickshaws" in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam. Many thanks !

2006-08-16 05:13:27 · 3 answers · asked by chuotchutinhquai 1

2006-08-15 23:57:27 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

by their eyes and their shapes

2006-08-15 13:21:24 · 16 answers · asked by DataGrid Girl 1

i want to now because im going to japan next year for like 2 days so i need a lot of help!a lot tell me everything!!!!!!!!!!!EVERYTHING thank u *cough* srry about that

2006-08-15 09:58:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yahoo? MSN? Skype?

Just curious :p

2006-08-15 05:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by mmhmmm 2

2006-08-14 20:56:45 · 8 answers · asked by abohollolo 1

Japan only has 1.4 children born per woman. And in order to sustain the population it needs to be 2.1, and in 2050 the Japanese population is supposed to be 2/3 the size that it is now.

2006-08-14 18:42:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 16:27:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm going to japan this winter. i would like to locate in the map where Yamanashi is. My cousin gave me an address. Yamanashi Ken Kofu Shi. can you help me locate it in the map of japan?

2006-08-14 16:13:56 · 4 answers · asked by Chel 2

I would plan on flying out of the San Luis Obispo, CA airport. In Japan I would visit Osaka, Tokyo, and Kobe. I would want to spend seven nights in a regular hotel, and three nights in a capsule hotel. Including three meals a day, etc.

2006-08-14 15:23:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this an economical option to see Japan - would like to see and experience as much as possible - have about 3 weeks up my sleeve.

Any hints, tips, experiences to share would be greatly appreciated.

(Snow Monekys need to be on my agenda!)

2006-08-14 14:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6

Thanks

2006-08-14 14:09:58 · 4 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6

I'm arriving at Narita airport and I have no idea what I'm going to do after that. I want to look around and visit good places to eat in the city. I'm going to be there for 3 days. Where should I stay?? how far is Narita Airport from all the attractions in the city?

2006-08-14 10:15:15 · 7 answers · asked by N.G. K 2

how 2 count from 0 to 100 billion in


Japanese

2006-08-14 10:04:30 · 12 answers · asked by john 2

2006-08-14 09:19:05 · 16 answers · asked by Silly Jo 1

I am interested in Japan, any laws I should know of if I plan on visiting there?

2006-08-14 08:11:10 · 10 answers · asked by maltese_i_love 2

I am very interested in Japan, I hope to visit there when I am old enough to, How much did your plane ticket cost?

What is the best way to learn there language?

Thank you lots and lots, Brooke

2006-08-14 08:10:14 · 14 answers · asked by maltese_i_love 2

2006-08-14 07:04:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

To people living in Japan:
This is a silly question, but I am really curious... You must have noticed that the Japanese bento almost always has a red/reddish pickled plum (umeboshi) on top of the (white) rice. Is that supposed to look like the hinomaru? I just saw a cooking program on a Japanese channel and the reporter made a comment that suggested this.

2006-08-14 01:32:18 · 3 answers · asked by dalia 3