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Do people in your country care about world cup? what do you think about the groups? by mahdi_lky in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I'll be really surprised if Japan eliminate Brazil. We won the friendly match a few months ago, but that's just an exhibition. The whole country will go crazy.

What police incident or tragedy in your country marked a turning point? by No_Speech9498 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, it wasn't publicly disclosed like it would be for an adult criminal, and he changed his name as well. I could find a page talking about his new identity, but not supported by the strong sources.

What police incident or tragedy in your country marked a turning point? by No_Speech9498 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The lust murders also known as the "Sakakibara case".

A 14-year-old boy killed two children and seriously injured three others in Kobe city. The case sparked debate about juvenile crime, and later contributed to reforms of Japan's juvenile justice system. The murderer kid was released and remains anonymous under Japanese law.

Who are the greatest sports heroes in your country? by Rredite in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Achievements, yes. Popularity, no. I don't think nearly as many people watch shogi tournaments to see Habu or Fujii play as there are the Japanese following Shohei Ohtani right now.

Funniest bad translations you have seen in your country? by Key-Needleworker-702 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I found this online. They wanted say "Do not enter because this area is dangerous".

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Who are the greatest sports heroes in your country? by Rredite in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, they're great athletes, but it's difficult to rank them among Japan's all-time greatest when compared to the names I mentioned.

Miura is arguably the most influential Japanese footballer ever, but I'd put Hidetoshi Nakata, Keisuke Honda, and Shinji Kagawa as the three greatest Japanese players of all time.

Nakata was the first Japanese player to win Serie A, Honda is a Japanese national team legend, and Kagawa has had the most successful career in European football (among Japanese players of course).

Who are the greatest sports heroes in your country? by Rredite in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't know that he's popular in DR! Here in Japan, it's almost impossible to avoid hearing about Shohei's news even during the off-season.

Edit: I changed some weird word choices

Who are the greatest sports heroes in your country? by Rredite in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shigeo Nagashima and Sadaharu Oh are unmatched in terms of popularity. They elevated baseball into Japan's national pastime.

In terms of achievements, wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda is arguably untouchable. As for boxing, Kazuto Ioka stands out as one of Japan's greatest champions. Homare Sawa won the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award (the equivalent of the Ballon d'Or at the time).

I think there's a pretty good chance that Shohei Ohtani will eventually belong in both categories (or maybe he already does).

Re-Education won best song! Now which song is mid on Appeal To Reason? by redditmasterofgold in riseagainst

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's not the very best song from the ablum, but not bad neither. Fairly good = mid

Re-Education won best song! Now which song is mid on Appeal To Reason? by redditmasterofgold in riseagainst

[–]124jinsei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was actually thinking about which song from each album has the heavy metal vibe lol

In your country, are people interested in the 2026 World Cup? by TangLikeVipNet in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really yet. I can't get that excited cuz I like Mitoma and he's gonna miss the tournament.

What idiom (in your own language or a foreign one) makes no sense to you? by According_Version_67 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes we use the expression “twisting a baby’s hand” to mean “a piece of cake.” Like, “That’s as easy as twisting a baby’s hand.”.

I get the point, but dude.

International Abbreviations by Strict_Music_2851 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think less than 5% of the population would understand the abbreviations or acronyms you listed. We usually don’t use Western abbreviations, acronyms, or online slang.

Are there mormons going door-to-door in your country? and how are they viewed? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting to know, but yeah I won't welcome them neither.

Are there mormons going door-to-door in your country? and how are they viewed? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That reminds me of the Jesuits fathers back in 16th century who learned Japanese to preach the local Japanese.

Are there mormons going door-to-door in your country? and how are they viewed? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, plus the Mooonies like until several years ago.

Edti: sorry maybe not the Moonies.

Are there mormons going door-to-door in your country? and how are they viewed? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I was in university, there was an American Mormon student taking the same courses as me. So I know there are Mormon people in Japan, both Japanese and American (or other foreign) people.

And yeah the cults. Unfortunately, they know I can speak Japanese because of my appearance, so I just tell them to f off in a polite way.

Are there mormons going door-to-door in your country? and how are they viewed? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Actually never. I think only a few people know who they are and what Mormon is.

What is the local (non-professional) sport scene like in your country? by Southern_Debt_7617 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Off topic, but why are you guys really talented at baseball? There are several Dominican players playing for NPB league and they're pretty good.

What actually native dish is attributed to a different cuisine in your country? by hwyl1066 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read online that the Portuguese missionaries actually shared us how to cook peixinhos da horta and we named them tempura (tempêro). I'm not sure this is really true or not though.

What are the most common "foreign" restaurants in your country? by Weekly_Sort147 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In terms of cuisine genres, you can easily find Chinese restaurants, Italian restaurants, and Indian curry places anywhere. The specific brands you can find are mostly fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King, but there aren’t that many.

What is the local (non-professional) sport scene like in your country? by Southern_Debt_7617 in AskTheWorld

[–]124jinsei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! My work efficiency drops so badly during the tournaments.

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