Thursday, July 31, 2014

‘Attack On Titan’ Movie: Cast Revealed; Will The Live-Action Films Come To The West?

A new superb team of casting for a movie with Miura Haruma star who interpret the main role of adaptation of the manga was announced April 30, 2014, will be lifted from that moment!

Friday, July 25, 2014

How to tell Time in Japanese!

It is interesting to know how to ask and tell the time in Japanese.

But first, I suggest you read the numbers.

Numbers

In Japanese, the numbers are now writing mainly in Arabic figures, but of course there are Japanese characters for each.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

2014 "The Last Naruto Movie" Planned for December

Scan taken from the Weekly Shonen Jump
Masashi Kishimoto revealed in Weekly Shonen Jump this week, the first images and information about this seventh film will be titled "The Last: Naruto the Movie".

Sukiyaki


Sukiyaki すき焼き, favorite Japanese dish for a special occasion. This is a nabemono, a sort of  fondue or stew, prepared in a single container and placed in the middle of the table, it is usually served in winter and during family meals.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Best-selling manga in America for the week ending May July 12, 2014.

1 NARUTO, VOL. 66
2 YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL, VOL. 5
3 NISEKOI: FALSE LOVE, VOL. 4
4 ATTACK ON TITAN: NO REGRETS, VOL. 1
5 POKEMON ADVENTURES, VOL. 23
6 ATTACK ON TITAN, VOL. 1
7 UQ HOLDER, VOL. 2
8 SWORD ART ONLINE: FAIRY DANCE, VOL. 1
9 SEVEN DEADLY SINS, VOL. 3
10 ATTACK ON TITAN, VOL. 2
Source nytimes

Sunday, July 20, 2014

How to say yes and no in Japanese!

There are different ways to express its approval or refusal in Japanese.

To say "yes" in Japanese, used:

The easiest way to say yes in Japanese is はい Hai.
は! Ha! formally, or ええ EE if the speaker is closer.
But actually mean validation, we can also use わかり まし た Wakarimashita (or わかっ た Wakatta less polished).
どうぞ Dozo, may also express "go" to respond favorably to a request.
However, there are other ways to acquiesce:
うん un or そう

To say "no" in Japanese, used:

いいえ iie formally, or いや iya if one is closer.
Japanese attach great importance to harmony in relationships. They do not like clearly refuse.
For example, to decline an offer or an invitation, they say ちょっと Chotto ... "Hmm," without responding directly.
すみません Sumimassen to apologize for not being able to respond to a request.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Tips for traveling in Japan!


Japan became a destination more and more popular with tourists from around the world.  However, it should consider the following elements:

General Security
Japan is exposed to a constant risk of natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons). It is advisable to follow the information and warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Regarding the consequences of the nuclear accident at Fukushima, living in Japan, excluding access prohibited areas and restricted areas located 20 to 40km around the damaged nuclear power plant Fukushima Daiichi, has no risk from the standpoint of public health. A map of areas to avoid can be found on the following Link: http://www.meti.go.jp/english/earthquake/nuclear/roadmap/pdf/140401MapOfAreas.pdf

Friday, July 18, 2014

Tiger

The tiger is part of the order Carnivora and the family Felidae and species Panthera tigris. there were 8 subspecies, three have already disappeared: the Bali tiger, Java and Caspian tiger. Five subspecies of tigers out of eight remain today:

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A film for Dragon Ball Z scheduled for 2015!

The September issue of Shueisha's V Jump magazine. Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball manga, announced the arrival of a new movie Dragon Ball Z for next year in spring 2015.

Scenario, the chara-design and most of the dialogue will therefore fully supported by Toriyama who said very excited to rework new movie.

Monday, July 14, 2014

How to say hello and goodbye in Japanese

Hello and Goodbye are obviously part of polite expressions needed to interact with Japanese, for example, during a trip to Japan.

I suggest you make a point in this article.

To say "hello" in Japanese, used :
  • Ohayo (gozaimasu) おはよう (ござい ます) : good morning (politely) 
  • Konnichiwa こんにちは : hello, pronounced "kon'nitchiwa" 
  • Konbanwa こんばんは : good evening 
  • Ossu / yo おっす / よ : hello friends, rather masculine 
  • Hajimemashite はじめまして : for a first meeting - If someone comes and tells you Hajimemashite はじめまして, you just have to answer the same expression
  • Douzo yoroshiku どうぞよろしく : This term is often used with Hajimemashite はじめまして during presentations
  • Tadaima modorimashita ただいま戻りました : when you get home - then responds  O-kaerinasai おかえりなさ : Welcome back
  • (O) Hisashiburi (desu ne) - (お) 久しぶり (です ね) : it's been a long time (politely)
To say "goodbye" in Japanese, used :
  • Sayonara さようなら : goodbye
  • bye-bye バイバイ : for younger 
  • Mataashita/ raishū/ raigetsu/ rainen また明日 / 来週 / 来月 / 来年 : tomorrow / week / month / next year 
  • Itte kimasu いっ て き ます : when you leave the house - it then responds: Itte rasshai : いっ て らっしゃい 
  • Oyasumi (Nasai) おやすみ (なさい) : good night (politely)

Sunday, July 13, 2014

What is your favorite Super Hero manga?

Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

Monkey D. Luffy optimistic and able to stretch like rubber, he is determined to become King of the Pirates. Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world...



Friday, July 11, 2014

Chubu Region



Chubu region, is located in the center of Honshu, has frontage on the Pacific Ocean and the other on the Sea of ​​Japan. This region is the widest part of the island of Honshu. The climate is extremely variable because of the location. While the edges of the Sea of ​​Japan are famous for their heavy snowfall, the Pacific coast generally enjoy a mild climate throughout the year. Some cities located on the uplands are very popular during the summer because of the cool climate. Japanese Alps, formed by several high mountain ranges, extend from north to south of the Chubu region.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

One Piece - Story


The story of One Piece takes place in a fictional world, geography dominated by oceans, in which pirates yearn for an era of freedom and adventure known as the "golden age of piracy". This era was inaugurated by the execution of Gol D. Roger, the pirate lord. Before being executed, Roger told the world that its inhabitants were free to seek all the wealth he had accumulated during his lifetime, the "One Piece". Twenty-two years after the execution of Roger, the interest in One Piece goes off gradually. Many have given up some are even asking if it really exists. Although the pirates are still a threat to the people, the Navy became more effective to counter their attacks on the four seas (East Blue, North Blue, West Blue and South Blue).

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

One Piece

One Piece (ワンピース) is a shōnen manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, pre-published for the first time on 4 August 1997, and still being published. In Japan, the chapters are pre-published in the weekly magazine Weekly shōnen Jump, and are grouped into bound volumes every three months, published by Shueisha since December 24, 1997. Manga knows success very quickly, leading studios Production I.G to test the popularity of manga on the screen. An OAV is created and broadcast on Japanese television in 1998. The rights to the series will then be acquired by the company Toei Animation which adapts the manga anime, this version has been running since 1999. Japanese viewers can enjoy the dissemination of this animated adaptation from almost every Sunday or so nearly 15 years.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Beaches in Japan

Japan is a country composed of four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu) and a multitude of small islands that stretch over 3,000 km, benefit the country of varied climates. Rich in forests and mountains, the Japanese archipelago will surely amaze you with its beautiful coastline. the Japanese did not have our culture of bronzette. But look carefully, we find that magical combination of white sand, blue sky and turquoise water.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Glasslip: opening

Here is the opening of Glasslip.


Glasslip OP par AnimeSlovenija

Book of Kuroshitsuji Circus: trailer

Aniplex the company has unveiled a trailer for the anime Kuroshitsuji : Book of Circus. As a reminder, this new arc will begin in Japan on July 10th.


TVアニメ 「黒執事 Book of Circus」 (Kuroshitsuji: Book... par pKjd

A third season for the anime Kuroko no Basket


Shonen Jump magazine revealed Monday that the third season for the anime Kuroko no Basket would soon be produced. In 2015, this new season will be presented at an event dedicated to the saga, the Kurobas Festival.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

How to survive the summer in Japan?

Koto ward fireworks in 2012
Summer in Japan is extremely hot and humid. We have a rainy season, Tsuyu, early summer, mid-June and lasts about a month.
This of course has an influence on Japanese summer, making it particularly wet. For Western foreigners, where instead the summers are hot and dry, Japanese summer is a real pain.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Akihabara


Akihabara is known to be one of the districts of the world collecting as many electronics stores. Recent years it has also become a center of Japanese pop culture, anime and manga's. Weekend, a crowd of young people flock here to buy figurines of anime characters or video games. Akihabara, the electronics district, was born around 1950. During the post-war reconstruction, shops electronic components are grouped around Akihabara Station, and their number increased rapidly. At the time, the tiny shops 3 or 4 square meters piled against each other. Even today, in the small streets behind the main streets, there is everything from old vacuum tubes to the latest electronics.

Today we take a look at some of the history of Akihabara through some interesting photos.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

GTO

GTO
Diffusion on Tuesday on KTV / Fuji TV from July 8
Actors: AKIRA, Higa Manami, Yamamoto Yusuke, Shirota Yu, Ayaka Miyoshi, Kizaki Yuria
Original author: Fujisawa Toru (GTO, GTO Shonan 14DAYS)
Credits: Highschool love d'E-girls
Official Site

Following the 2012 remake. After three special episodes and a trip to Taiwan, Onizuka (AKIRA) returns to his native Shonan for a summer that looks hot. New colleague (Manami Higa), new students and a scenario that should move away a bit of the manga. Ken Iizuka, director between other Arakawa Under the Bridge, will be behind the camera to film it all. Extended first episode of fifteen minutes.

Hanamonogatari : trailer 2

A second trailer for the anime Hanamonogatari which begins on July 16 and will be released on July 24th in Blu-ray/DVD just been unveiled.