Topic: Japan Discussion

You don't need college to be skilled

Depending on the line of work you are trying to get into... it might be.. some jobs require a college/university degree as a prerequisite...

Dude, JAM Project rocks. I got a bunch of their songs on my iPod. They got some good stuff on iTunes, including Vangaurd.

I'm not a fan of Berryz. I guess they're alright, just too pop-ish. Never heard of MUCC. What songs did they sing?

It's pretty obvious that policy would be specifically looking for highly educated applicants.

Sorry, It's been a few weeks since I've watched it, so I can't remember what it was they sang.

You might be able to find them on iTunes though, to see if you'd like them.

Found them. They're pretty good. Have to grab a few of their songs some time.

It varies. If you want a basic job and just wanna chill in Japan, then it's not required. But if you wanna work at NOJ (Like I do), Then you NEED to go to college in Japan. From what I hear Tokyo net wave is the best for american movers. That's where I'm planning to go when I move out of the US (Which I've wanted to do for a LONG time now)

Speaking of Japanese stuff, Currently I have these bands on my Ipod (Not counting Video games)

-Do as Infinity (Mostly this)
-BoA
-Dream

I got a Miiverse message from someone from Japan, but I'm having a little trouble putting the words together

What does this mean?
Gomennasai kibunga, warukunaruyouna kotosite
I wanna know what I should replay back with

Tokyo Eye was on last night! The theme was "staying warm in winter".

They went to a shop that specializes in hot water bottles, a traditional means of staying warm in Japan. They showcased traditional hot water bottles (containers you fill up with hot water, then snuggle up with), as well as some modern twists on the idea, such as a pair of slippers that you can fill up with hot water (the host commented that it felt somewhat like a water bed). They then showed a pair of gloves, that had a USB connection. You plug them into your computer's USB port, and they warm your hands while you're on the computer (perfect for the office!).

They then featured traditional warm foods, such as grilled rice cakes, Taiyaki (a hot pastry, filled with red bean paste), and a traditional hot pot dinner.

They also went to an indoor activity center, that has indoor baths that use piping hot fresh spring water, a virtual golfing course, and other activities, such as ping pong.

It means "sorry, brother, you're too noob-like."

Stop trolling

I've seen these "indoor activity centres" in China too; they're rather popular in the Asian countries. My relatives' block of flats had one which had free usage for all residents. I really wish they had those in the west, so then I could go play billiard and mahjong and table tennis as much as I liked

all the west has are gyms, which are nowhere near as cool

First off, what you wrote is gibberish...

Second of all, you can translate Romaji to Japanese via the internet.

I'm guessing that she wrote me a combination of words to form one word since the WiiU has a 100 character limit, IDK if anyone could help me break up the words, but I already responded to her

Definitely look into Asian Kung-Fu Generation if you're looking for more Japanese bands. And YUI is an amazing singer. Both of them have been featured in anime, but there best work has been outside of anime.

BUMP OF CHICKEN is the best band evar!!! Said the Mad King atop his tower of pain while he sung his hammer song...

BEGIN Japanology was on tonight! The subject was sumo.

They first described the rules of the sport, where it's practiced, how the wrestlers are ranked (with the highest being Yokozuna).

They then visited one of the training stables (this particular one was called the Naruto Stable), where wrestlers train & live. They also showcased some of the important training exercises they do. The wrestlers cook themselves (who is on duty changes day by day), with some having skills that rival professional chefs. They cook a hearty stew, whose ingredients don't change often, but the base flavoring is changed each day to keep it fresh. High ranked wrestlers get the honor of eating first (while the food's still hot), while lower ranked wrestlers have to wait.

They explained the history of Sumo, where it originated as a test of strength between warriors, became a more spiritual ritual, became entertainment amognst feudal lords (Nobunaga Oda being particularly fond of the sport), and eventually becoming entertainment for the masses by the 18th century. It boomed post WWII, when major tournaments were broadcast on TV, and nowadays, there are many foreign wrestlers entering the ranks (so much so, that the sport's officials have introduced a cap on how many non-Japanese may compete on a professional level).

They ended out by spending time with a retired wrestler, who is teaching the sport to his son.

BEGIN Japanology was on tonight! It wasn't a very exciting episode (they talked about the history of scales in Japan).

Oh! I think I might have watched that stray on TV.