2008-05-20, 06:10 | Link #621 | |
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As for the bloomers... It was once a symbol of feminism and women liberation (my mother's theory, not mine). In the Tokyo Olympic, female players wearing short pants impressed Japanese girls how active and free women could be. Leg-binding long skirts and kimonos were regarded as obstacles to gender equality. Thence every school adopted bloomers as sportswares. However, in the 80's, schoolgirls began to expose themselves to media as sex symbols. Everything concerning school (sailor-fuku, bloomers, etc.) became the targets of sexual feticism. Therefore most schools ceased to employ bloomers in gym classes in the 90's. |
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2008-05-20, 06:22 | Link #622 | |
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Join Date: May 2008
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Could they make those shorts any skimpier, it's practically underwear x.x but thanks for the explanation
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2008-05-20, 13:06 | Link #623 |
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The sad thing is that the bloomers *should* be symbolic of freedom - dropping them is foolish because almost *any* article of clothing or area of skin can be turned into a sex fetish.
I'm rapidly arriving at the notion that the "think of the children!" meme is the most corrosive, damaging thing to modern civilization we're facing.
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2008-05-20, 18:40 | Link #624 | |
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There should be moderation. Too much control is as bad as too little. |
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2008-06-06, 10:23 | Link #628 |
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Please give me question about japan
Hello,I'm japanese and my name is naoya.
I'm interested in the foreinger's puestion about japn(akiba, manga,games,anime,culture,etc・・・) Now I live in Yokohama and I'm from Miyazaki in Japan.I'm a University student. I want to reply your question and lern Engrish this time around. I'm poor at English but forgive me. By the way,if you'll come to around Tokyo,for example akiba, I'll guide. And if you hope, never mind using my room. |
2008-06-06, 11:05 | Link #629 |
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OK, i will ask you some silly questions then, if you're willing to answer: ^^
-How much does it cost you per month to live in Miyazaki? (you can answer it in Yen or in US dollars) ... and do you and your friends want to go to Europe or America for studying? Or have you been satisfied with Japanese education system? Final question: I found it's strange that my Japanese friend in high school often walked away after a conversation without any gestures to say good bye. Then I found many anime characters did the same thing. Is it normal in Japan? PS: My first language is not English also xD You should use "if you want" instead of "if you hope" in the final sentence
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2008-06-06, 11:12 | Link #630 |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Singapore
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Welcome to AnimeSuki!
Thanks for the offer. It's a shame you've posted over a year late though, as I could have used a guide (and a free bed) when I visited Tokyo last February. Just kidding. Anyway, you might like to know we have several "About Japan" threads here, such as: Questions about Japan pop up in there from time to time. Alternatively, you can start a social group. In fact, that may be a better idea. It will be a good place to consolidate questions about the Land of Anime - Japan's got more than anime, of course, but frankly, anime is what most of us here are interested in. |
2008-06-06, 11:27 | Link #631 | |
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(oh, wait, you want to speak english ...) Hi! How are you? Good to hear from you. Some questions: -Do they still have Cucumber Pepsi in Japan? (I read about this but I think they don't have it anymore...). -I read that there was a butter shortage in Japan (and some japanese businessmen I had dinner with at work, about two weeks ago, confirmed this). Is there still a butter shortage? Do people use margerine instead? (do they even have margerine in japan?) -Is it hot today where you are? Where I am in N. America today, it's 29C (with the humidity it feels like 39C). I'm inside now with air conditioning but I'm still sweating. I'm not going to like having to ride my bicycle home (and yes I'm using AS at work ...) thanks! |
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2008-06-06, 15:32 | Link #632 |
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I'm sorry to ansew the questions.I'm slowish to read and writeEngrish.
>>risingstar3110 Uh,Miyazaki is not high about earnings, so it costs around 1000$. My friends and Idon't think to go to America or Europe for studying. But I want to go to them every chance I get. By way of parenthesis, I'm not satysfied Japanese educating system, because it doesn't teach available academic. Nn・・・ in this case we wave our hands to him,or salute him. >>TinyRedLeaf That's a pity. Our schedule has crossed litlle. Well・・・you don't have any questions especially? I'm sorry if I misslead your sentence. Let's fact it, please forgive my needy Engrish ability. >>Happy_Chip Wait wait wait! I never hear the Cucumber Pepsi. Mmm・・・now I'm 21 years old, potentialy,it may be more than 21 years ago. Butter shortage was rigeht. But it just rise butter's price. That issue isn't so important. Today isn't so hot, about 20C. Well you live in N. America, dont you? I ever think N. America is cool. Thank you to give me good questions. |
2008-06-06, 18:46 | Link #633 | |
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Regrettably, the cucumber flavour thing was sold only for a limited period. However, they will introduce another charming product this year again (Blue Hawaii). |
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2008-06-06, 21:24 | Link #634 |
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Speaking of drinks, I find that there aren't too many odd flavours (though melon fanta is one I can think of, and is rather good, and plum mitsuya cider is too), but they have a very odd selection of jelly drinks. That is to say, something halfway between a drink and jelly. I still can't understand the point, since it doesn't quench your thirst OR satiate your hunger. :x
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2008-06-07, 01:36 | Link #636 | |
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Location: Singapore
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Here are a few actual questions: 1) How easy or difficult is it to get a job in Japan today? 2) How much is the average Japanese worker paid? Can you estimate how much an unmarried Japanese, between 20- to 30-years-old, would spend a month? 3) When you say you are unsatisfied with the Japanese education system, are you referring to high schools or universities? Why do you feel more academic content is required? Don't worry about your English - my Japanese is worse! It takes time to learn and practise makes perfect. Keep it up! |
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2008-06-07, 04:17 | Link #637 |
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>>naoya
1. Do you actually tell your coworkers/classmates/professors that you are an otaku? (are you an otaku?) 2. How does this affect your social life and studies? 3. What do you usually do at Akibahara? After watching 電車男, I'm curious to see if people think of otaku differently from before. If you can't understand any of these questions, I'll try to rewrite them in Japanese for you. I only wish my Japanese was as good as your English. So, don't worry about it.
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2008-06-07, 04:54 | Link #638 |
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>>LiberLibri
I do not want to drink the one of the cucumber flavor so much. As for the thing that wants to say as one consumer, I want company to stop the mass production of such a strange drink slowly. >>Circular Logic To tell the truth, I can't also understand who like the odd drinks. By the way, I like that halfway between a drink and jelly.The name of that commodity is [ふるふるシェイカー: Huru-huru-shaker]. To interest, when you translate this into English, the name is shke-shake-shaker. >>TinyRedLeaf >1 If you don't select jobs, it is comparatively easy, and unemployment rate is low(I think that it was about the certainty 4%. ).But, Japanese companys have a tendency to want to emply Japanese.The foreign company is recommended if you will work at Japan. >2 well・・・ my seinors get about 2,400~3,200$, normally.But most of companys provides biannual bonus. The amount of money is a salary of roughly 4 month. >3 Of course. At that time, I'm interested in Business Administration. But most of national universities don't have department of Business Administration, though they have department of Economics nomarly. Now I'm belong to the National university's department of Business Administration. Now I want to study that can be used by actually going into the workforce. |
2008-06-07, 05:14 | Link #639 |
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>>tripperazn
>1 Yes, most of people around me know taht I'm a otaku. >2 The issue isn't so important. Ceratainly, a lot of Japanese otakus aren't so good at Communications, so otakus like conversation or comunication is misleaded. In short, it depends on an individual character. >3 Well ...one.. twice a month, and when my friends come Tokyo, we go to the Akihabara. No problem. I can understand your sentence. Thank you only for here and giving me good questions. |
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