Question About “Stigma” in Japanese Culture/Language?
March 26th, 2009
Yggdrasil asked: Sorry to use anime as my examples…but anime helps me learn the language.
Anyway, here goes. In Azumanga Daioh, one of the girls, Sakaki-san is not your “standard” stereotype of a Japanese girl…for two reasons…height (174cm and still growing at 16) and bust size (Osaka calls her “an American” while staring at her development. [...]
Onegai! Japanese Culture/Language Question?
March 18th, 2009
Yggdrasil asked: This is one I have been trying to figure out for quite some time now…and since we have many Japanese speakers here… Sorry for my cultural ignorance.
In the anime, Ah! Megamisama (Ah! My Goddess), Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld are often troubled by the inept demon Marller. Skuld, the youngest of the sisters, is [...]
what is the coolest launguage/ culture. example:italian, japanese.etc?
March 10th, 2009
Berny asked: i was wondering which culture and make the best food and launguage…
example: italian people because they make pizza and pasta and blahbalh balh
or
japanese because blahblah
or chinese blalalblah
you get what i mean….
so which culture food and launguage
Best Way to Learn Japanese – it All Started at the Movies
March 2nd, 2009
My quest to learn how to speak Japanese began with the Anime movies, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, by the renowned Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. These amazing movies were the catalyst that propelled my interest in the Japanese culture and hence, my desire to learn Japanese fast but in the most proficient way possible.I was [...]
Where is the best place (online preferably) to learn the Japanese culture in comparison to American culture?
March 1st, 2009
Babs asked: I am reading a wonderful book about a Japanese girl and I have already learned a few interesting things that have peaked my interest.
Where do you think I could find an extremely accurate source (online preferably, I can’t get to a library for a few days) of aspects of japanese culture? I like [...]
Best Way to Learn Japanese – a Tale of Two Cities – Part I
February 27th, 2009
Living in Japan is the best way to learn how to speak Japanese because you have the bonuses of having first hand experience of Japanese culture, the country and its people. But before you leave, you need to get your brain ready to take on Japanese and Japan. To lessen culture shock and fortify your [...]
Learn a Language in Denver – Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese
February 23rd, 2009
Learn a Language in Denver – The Incredible Mystery Revealed on How to Experience a Fascinating New CultureHave you ever thought about opening your eyes to a fascinating new culture? So what is the first thing to do in order to fulfill your curiosity for what is diverse? You could start from scratch and learn [...]