Author Topic: Questions for the NWR Japan crew (Read 90118 times)

Ceric · « **Reply #125 on:** April 06, 2012, 11:32:25 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on April 06, 2012, 11:15:43 PM

Quote from: Fatty_The_Hutt on March 23, 2012, 05:09:57 PM
BnM, I want a Japanese Vampires and The Yakuza Swapnote comic
please and thank you.

I wouldn't know where or how to begin a swapnote on the topic.

....but I am long overdue for one.

Traditionally you start with someone in the wrong place at the wrong time. Who starts without knowing that they were not the Yakuza or Vampires. Throughout the episodes they slowly discover that they are doing things for the Yakuza upon that revelation they slowly start noticing other oddities that are not explained by being Yakuza and piece together that they are Vampires.

You can also take the approach of just lobbing them into the whole thing and see how the character deals.

famicomplicated · « **Reply #126 on:** April 22, 2012, 04:00:35 AM »

Quote from: Ceric on March 19, 2012, 10:18:29 AM

Actually been talking to Broodwar on Twitter some and I was wondering what your guys take on the story side of Japan Culture. Mainly it seems that in Japanese Media there seems the idea of a strongly linked episodes and like. I'm having a hard time putting this into words but, it amounts to stories where you couldn't watch the episodes out of order and if you came in later you would be lost. You see this in the games as well. Manga seems to be the same way. I was wondering if this had a clear cultural base to it.

Ceric, I couldn't quite get at what you were asking here. But we may tackle Japanese TV in a general sense in the next show.

Which leads me onto my next point: New questions for the Famicrew please, we'll be recording soon!

noname2200 · « **Reply #127 on:** May 02, 2012, 05:33:00 PM »

I missed the boat on the last episode, but I have a super-serious question that needs addressing.

You've covered Japan's obsession with the perfect fruit. Now where do they stand on the perfect beef? Is genuine kobe all that it's made out to be, or is the rest of the world just being bamboozled?

oohhboy · « **Reply #128 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:11:06 PM »

I had a perfect Beef Medallion once in Japan. It was so good I haven't been able to enjoy a beef steak of any sort since. Kobe is the genuine good stuff, unlike "Angus".

Ceric · « **Reply #129 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:06:46 PM »

Following Twitter today, it seems Danny was violated today (He had his umbrellas stolen.) Danny mentioned that putting his name on the umbrellas may help and Minoru responded that he should put is Icon on it as well. Danny thought that might be even better. Now to my question what is an Icon?

The first thing that comes my mind is its like Reboot and all Japanese citizens are just inherentally born with the symbol. Which when tapped in the right conditions transforms them into the appropriate state. I quickly dismissed this.

My next thought was something along the line of a Family Seal like in Feudal Europe with a signet ring. This makes sense. I have even seen a Reading Rainbow episode where someone who specialized in making Asian stamps made one for LeVar Burton. Then the question becomes if its a family crest type of did how would our Bachalor Extrordinary Danny Biven have one since he isn't native?

After all that going to go back to the point. I know some characters in Japanese are very intricate. I would assume names are the same way so having a stamp for them would be easier. This Icon sounds like something very different. What is an Icon? How do you get an Icon? Are you required under law to have an Icon? How does this work for the people who have migrated to Japan?

oohhboy · « **Reply #130 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:35:37 PM »

He wasn't violated, he forgot he was playing musical chairs with umbrellas in the rain.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #131 on:** May 10, 2012, 02:18:24 AM »

Most everyone here in Japan has a personal, family, and/or business ink stamp called a hanko and it's basically used instead of signatures. I use it when I recieve a package or approve a document or something. Yes, even a white devil can get one. I ordered mine for like 15 dollars. I don't believe you're required to have one but it would be weird if you didn't. Unless you are a white devil.

The more elaborate it is, the more classy and expensive it is. I'm a cheapskate so mine is only two simple characters (タイ)

Edit: Japanese people never steal anything except umbrellas and panties. You must guard them vigorously!

Ceric · « **Reply #132 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:09:37 AM »

Quote from: S-U-P-E-R on May 10, 2012, 02:18:24 AM

Most everyone here in Japan has a personal, family, and/or business ink stamp called a hanko and it's basically used instead of signatures. I use it when I recieve a package or approve a document or something. Yes, even a white devil can get one. I ordered mine for like 15 dollars. I don't believe you're required to have one but it would be weird if you didn't. Unless you are a white devil.

The more elaborate it is, the more classy and expensive it is. I'm a cheapskate so mine is only two simple characters (タイ)

Edit: Japanese people never steal anything except umbrellas and panties. You must guard them vigorously!

Which is why Super is Commando right now. Had them on the train but doesn't know where there at now.

So what does your hanko mean?

Wikipedia Entry

I get the point but thats a lot of different ones.

oohhboy · « **Reply #133 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:19:44 AM »

Since SUPER is such a cheapskate, I have no idea what he i referring to.

It reads タ(TA)イ(I), it's pretty straight forward. I was just mildly disappointed he didn't go for (ス)SU パ(PA), but then that might have costs him a little bit more for the dashes and the fact that isn't his real name.

Ceric · « **Reply #134 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:31:47 PM »

I'm thinking about getting one for my family name and like. Since my last name is Shook I figure I use the Japanese for Shook as in the past tense of Shake. Though I don't have any idea what it is.

famicomplicated · « **Reply #135 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Ceric on May 10, 2012, 12:31:47 PM

I'm thinking about getting one for my family name and like. Since my last name is Shook I figure I use the Japanese for Shook as in the past tense of Shake. Though I don't have any idea what it is.

The Jpse for that is SHAKE-SHAKE

Ceric · « **Reply #136 on:** May 11, 2012, 02:19:05 PM »

Is it really shake-shake?

famicomplicated · « **Reply #137 on:** May 11, 2012, 07:28:11 PM »

Quote from: Ceric on May 11, 2012, 02:19:05 PM

Is it really shake-shake?

Hehe. It's actually "FUTERU" (That means "shaking")

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #138 on:** May 28, 2012, 04:28:23 AM »

Have any of youse guys taken any of the Japanese language national proficiency tests? If so, what level? How was it?

famicomplicated · « **Reply #139 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:30:06 AM »

Quote from: S-U-P-E-R on May 28, 2012, 04:28:23 AM

Have any of youse guys taken any of the Japanese language national proficiency tests? If so, what level? How was it?

I took the old level 4 one years ago and passed pretty easily. You only need about 100 kanji and basic listening skills to pass.
They're since changed the whole system, it's now from 1-5 (1 being fluent) and I couldn't comment on that as I haven't taken it.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #140 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:40:53 AM »

Yeah, I heard the old 4/now 5 test was pretty easy... I also heard the deal was the gap between the old 3 and 2 was too big, so they added an in-between one. I'm not sure what test to take, but I think I'm going to do the N4 first. I think I might have a shot at the N3 but I'm not sure. I already missed the deadline for the summer test, so it looks like I'm going to take it in the winter, so lots of time to practice, I guess.

famicomplicated · « **Reply #141 on:** June 22, 2012, 04:40:11 AM »

New Famicast in the works! We need some ideas for our next "Life in Japan" segment!

What part of Japan life/culture would you liked discussed next episode?

Keep it classy people!

Ceric · « **Reply #142 on:** June 22, 2012, 08:52:06 AM »

Quirks in Japanese tools brought on by the limitation of Natural Resources in Japan.
The Business Card phenomon and how that is effected in a Digital World.
The Typical Work Day in Japan Life.
Adult Clubs in Japan, especially ones stemming from you place of employment.
General building flow as compared to Euro/American tradition.
Commercials in Japan or better yet How are Japanese people motivated to make purchases. General themes used, style of media, etc.
Driving/Car Ownership in Japan.
City Layout Generals in Japan.
Whats the Year to Year to the Government in Japan. (Like here I need to pay Property taxes which is handled by the bank and I have car registration etc.)
What is the Japanese take on Armed Forces and not officially having one.
Is Japan mostly city or rural.
How has your views on housing changed since moving to Japan?
Did Danny ever stay in that Pod hotel?

Shaymin · « **Reply #143 on:** June 22, 2012, 06:40:43 PM »

How bad is piracy in Japan? Are people generally willing to pay for content, or does it get ripped off half to hell?

MegaByte · « **Reply #144 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:39:08 AM »

How about this?

Ceric · « **Reply #145 on:** July 12, 2012, 08:57:34 PM »

In a lot of Manga when someone takes bath they have a hat that protects from soap running down into their eyes. I was wondering what they are called. I think that would be good for my son because he won't just look up when he's getting his hair washed..

AnGer · « **Reply #146 on:** July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 PM »

How do japanese people react when you're playing a video game in public (on a portable game system or a smartphone)? Do they brush it aside stoically or do they give you the looks that say "what a nutjob"?

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #147 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:31:31 PM »

Nobody cares, lots of people play DS on the train or whatever. Plus, Japanese people usually prefer to mind their own business, I think.

famicomplicated · « **Reply #148 on:** July 28, 2012, 03:28:20 AM »

Quote from: AnGer on July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 PM

How do japanese people react when you're playing a video game in public (on a portable game system or a smartphone)? Do they brush it aside stoically or do they give you the looks that say "what a nutjob"?

30-year old guy playing Mario Kart on a train? Aint no thang.
50-year old guy reading manga porn on a train? Aint no thang.
60-year old lady playing Brain Training on a train? Aint no thang.
A married couple kissing (briefly) on a train? Sideways glances/stares.
#OhJapan

Fatty The Hutt · « **Reply #149 on:** July 28, 2012, 01:12:22 PM »

Quote from: famicomplicated on July 28, 2012, 03:28:20 AM

Quote from: AnGer on July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 PM
How do japanese people react when you're playing a video game in public (on a portable game system or a smartphone)? Do they brush it aside stoically or do they give you the looks that say "what a nutjob"?
30-year old guy playing Mario Kart on a train? Aint no thang.
50-year old guy reading manga porn on a train? Aint no thang.
60-year old lady playing Brain Training on a train? Aint no thang.
A married couple kissing (briefly) on a train? Sideways glances/stares.
#OhJapan

I Heart you, Japan.
Those kissers need to get a room, Dammit!

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Author Topic: Questions for the NWR Japan crew (Read 90118 times)