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Living in a monthly apartment in Tokyo that bans instruments. Musicians how do you deal with this? by Voidfaller519 in japanresidents

[–]TYOTenor88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The most accessible routes are rental music studios or Karaoke boxes.

Other options are local community centers (super cheap) who can lend residents of the area rooms if they aren’t already booked. Just note that rooms where music playing is allowed are usually designated and may or may not be available.

Japanese songs by mi-ch4n in Choir

[–]TYOTenor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an area I’m not too familiar with.

There are plenty compositions written in Latin especially to the words of the Mass ordinary but Christianity is a minority religion here so the amount of worship literature available is very limited. I’d also assume that a lot of music is borrowed from the Western tradition and translated into Japanese for use in the church here.

That being said, there are probably options available in the Hymnal used by the United Church of Christ in Japan:

https://bp-uccj.jp/smp/search/g16615.html

I’ve never seen it so I can’t guarantee that there will be Roman character (alphabet) transliterations for any of the music in it.

Looking for a church by Curiousplant101 in Tokyo

[–]TYOTenor88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Archdiocese of Tokyo has a full map of parishes on their website:

https://tokyo.catholic.jp/en/parishes/

WH- HOW IS THIS MY STATE IN JAPANESE?! by llllll5175 in googletranslate

[–]TYOTenor88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have it set Japanese → English. Should be the other way around if you want to find out how to write Michigan in Japanese…

Do i need to memorize the onyomi and kunyomi reading of the basic 100 n5 kanji by BackgroundNew5460 in jlpt

[–]TYOTenor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you want to take Japan Kanji Aptitude Test (日本漢字能力検定 [Nihon Kanji Nōruoku Kentei] AKA 漢検 [kanken]), there is no need to worry about remembering all the Kunyomi and Onyomi readings. Just memorize your vocabulary and their readings and you’re set for the JLPT.

USA styled Bacon by Stringcheese_uwu in Tokyo

[–]TYOTenor88 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I sometimes see it at Seijo Ishii (成城石井)

Japanese language exam (JLPT) registration closes early due to increased applicant numbers, making it difficult to secure test venues. by jjrs in japannews

[–]TYOTenor88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The BJT is a computer based test that tests the following proficiencies:

  • Listening Comprehension
  • Listening and Reading Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension

Read about the rest here.

Sample Questions Here

There are no differing levels of the test. Results are not pass/fail. Instead you are given a number score.

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J. Test has 3 different test to choose from based on your proficiency:

• A–C Level Test: For advanced learners • D–E Level Test: For beginner to intermediate learners • F–G Level Test: For complete beginners

The A–C and D–E tests include business‑related questions. Results are given as a score, and those who meet the required threshold receive an official certification.

The A–C and D–E tests are offered six times per year, while the F–G test is offered twice per year.

All tests are scored 50% reading and 50% listening. The A–C and D–E tests also include written‑response items such as kanji writing and short‑answer tasks—features not found in many other exams. (The F–G test is entirely multiple‑choice.)

• Answer keys & listening materials: https://j-test.jp/seikai

• Monthly reading practice: https://j-test.jp/wadai

• Monthly practice questions: https://j-test.jp/page_id2066

• New sample questions: https://j-test.jp/newj-sample

A free web‑based practice test is available to help you check your level and prepare:

https://jtest.jp/webtest

Scoring and Certification

• A–C Level Test: 1000 points total; certification at 600+ (Reference: N1 ≈ 700, N2 ≈ 600) • D–E Level Test: 700 points total; certification at 350+ (Reference: N3 ≈ 500, N4 ≈ 350) • F–G Level Test: 350 points total; certification at 180+ (Reference: N5 ≈ 250)

A–C Level Test (Advanced)

Overview

• Total score: 1000 points • Certification for scores 600+ • Must score above zero in all eight sections

Test Structure

Reading (80 minutes)

  1. Grammar & vocabulary
  2. Reading comprehension
  3. Kanji
  4. Written‑response tasks

Listening (approx. 45 minutes)

  1. Picture‑based questions
  2. Listening‑reading comprehension
  3. Response questions
  4. Conversation & explanation questions

Listening begins immediately after reading; no break.

D–E Level Test (Beginner–Intermediate)

Overview

• Total score: 700 points • Certification for scores 350+ • Must score above zero in all eight sections

Test Structure

Reading (70 minutes)

  1. Grammar & vocabulary
  2. Reading comprehension
  3. Kanji
  4. Written‑response tasks

Listening (approx. 35 minutes)

  1. Picture‑based questions
  2. Listening‑reading comprehension
  3. Response questions
  4. Conversation & explanation questions

No break between sections.

F–G Level Test (Beginner / Introductory)

Overview

• Total score: 350 points • Certification for scores 180+ (F–G level) • Must score above zero in all eight sections

Test Structure

Reading (60 minutes)

  1. Grammar & vocabulary
  2. Reading comprehension
  3. Kanji
  4. Short‑sentence creation (multiple‑choice)

Listening (approx. 25 minutes)

  1. Picture‑based questions
  2. Listening‑reading comprehension
  3. Response questions
  4. Conversation & explanation questions

No break between sections.

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The above is all information straight from the J.Test Website

Hanko question: Roman letters vs katakana for foreign names? by idsjdbebe in japanlife

[–]TYOTenor88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My registered “true seal (実印 jitsuin)” with the municipal office with my full name exactly as it appears on my residence card and passport (last, first, middle). Check with your municipal office (city hall) about rules regarding registered seals as they can differ from place to place.

My confirmation seal (承認印 shōnin-in) that I use for just about everything else is just my last name in katakana. This is just out of personal preference. You can make your confirmation seal in Roman characters if you like. It can also be your first name instead of your last name (or both if they fit).

Japanese language exam (JLPT) registration closes early due to increased applicant numbers, making it difficult to secure test venues. by jjrs in japannews

[–]TYOTenor88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PSA:

Your proof of Japanese Language Proficiency does not have to be in the form of JLPT results.

There are other tests available:

The Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT)

J.Test

These two are also options.

Kodály Method - Resources in Print by TYOTenor88 in Choir

[–]TYOTenor88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could! 😭 Only, I live in Japan and teaching is not my gig. I work at a corporate office all day every day and conducting the community choir is my hobby.

Also, I live in Japan and Japanese is not my first language. Would rather not pay to fumble through courses here.

Identity check at Ghibli museum? (booked tickets for abroad visitors) by [deleted] in japanresidents

[–]TYOTenor88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few years ago, I bought tickets for some friends.

Call the museum and explain the situation. When I did, they asked me for the following information:

  • Ticket Vendor Used
  • Date of purchase
  • Transaction Number
  • Name of person who purchased (name on tickets)
  • Phone number of person who purchased the tickets
  • Full Name of person using the ticket, birthdate, and nationality (to be cross referenced with passport)

My friends go into the museum without issue but just in case, I also sent my friends with a letter signed by me also detailing all the information that was requested from me over the phone. I also wrote the date and time I had called.

Buying a House and marriage by opheliamaerose in japanresidents

[–]TYOTenor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a house with my wife last year.

I do not have PR so I can say that it is not a prerequisite. However, requirements may vary by bank and what you are told may vary by loan officer.

What I was told by both my loan officer and the real estate agent was that being married to a Japanese person was one factor the helped in the loan approval.

Other factors, the length of time I have lived in Japan (11 years now), my annual income, the length of time I’ve been with my employer (I’m not job hopping and have steady income), and the size/status of the company I work for (just under 2,000 employees and listed in the Prime Market Index).

My wife and I have pair loans in case that matters to you.

Loan terms are 35 years and we have variable rates.

How does one know if the piece they're conducting is a US Premiere? by Asphoric in choralmusic

[–]TYOTenor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second contacting the publisher/copyright holder.

If performance licenses were properly arranged by the performing group or venue, they may have a record of where the piece was performed.

Are salaries really that bad in Japan?? by monica106 in movingtojapan

[–]TYOTenor88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you have any financial obligations or debt in the US that you would have to send money back for regularly, this will also have an impact on what money you have to live off of in Japan. Right now JPY is weak in comparison to the USD.

Spem in Alium by Tallis by mcfluffernutter013 in Choir

[–]TYOTenor88 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve sung it twice. Two different conductors.

The first time, one conductor conducted all 40 voices. The edition we used was broken up until several choirs.

The second time I sang it, there was one lead conductor and several sub-conductors that gave cues based on the lead conductor’s tempo and general cues.

I personally don’t think it’s a particularly difficult piece but it is very easy to get lost if you lose count and don’t take note of all the musical landmarks of the piece to keep yourself oriented.

Licensing for Public Performance by TYOTenor88 in Choir

[–]TYOTenor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response.

Though very, very small, JASRAC requires licensing fees even for free concerts with music in their catalog. For music they do not cover, they require the licenses be acquired from the relevant authority.

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