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Robert, or Ryo, as he preferred to be called, had no intention of going back to his normal life. He had given up on his dreams, his family, and his future. He only lived for the thrill of the moment, the rush of adrenaline, and the power of money.

HINAKO'S JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL 日向子さんの日本語学校 (Hinako-san no nihongo gakko) (( OOC INFO: The purpose of this topic and the ones that will follow is for Factions such as Little Tokyo to be able to use basic Japanese words for adding effect. )) Minasan konnichiwa! Hello, everyone! My name is Hinako and welcome to my online Japanese lessons. Last time we learned some basic grammar and how we can introduce ourselves. At this point, I would like to mention that Japanese is a language that has many complex forms of politeness, depending on who you're speaking to. Let me reference an example of the previous lesson which you can find by clicking HERE. EXAMPLES: My name is Hinako. Hinako desu. (日向子です) Watashi wa Hinako desu. (私は日向子です) Watashi no namae wa Hinako desu. (私の名前は日向子です) Hinako to moushimasu. (日向子と申します) The first two examples roughly translate as I am Hinako. As I said in the previous lesson, remember the formula X wa Y desu, as it will hold the foundation for everything in Japanese. In this lesson, I would like to focus on some greetings. It is essential to know how to greet the other person, depending on their status or the time of day. Let's begin with how to say good morning, good afternoon/evening, and good night. Ohayou gozaimasu (おはようございます) - Good morning (Polite) Gozaimasu can be skipped when talking to someone you want to be casual to. EXAMPLE: Ohayo gozaimasu, Hinako-sensei. (おはようございます日向子先生) Good morning, Hinako-sensei. Konnichiwa (こんにちは) - Good day/afternoon (Polite/Casual) You can use that word to say good day or good afternoon. Konnichi (こんにち) means either day or afternoon, followed by the particle Wa (は), which we introduced last time. The way it is pronounced is kind of tricky. Do you see the double N's in Konnichiwa? ん (Un, N, M) is a letter in the Japanese language that can sometimes be considered silent or as a moan. When followed by a syllable such as Ni, the ん becomes a moan. So, the basic pronunciation of the word is Ko-n-nichiwa. Konbanwa (こんばんは) - Good evening (Polite/Casual) It is exactly the same as Konnichiwa in its pronunciation. Konban (こんばん) means evening, so you are literally wishing someone a good evening, during the evening or nighttime hours. Oyasuminasai (おやすみなさい) - Good night (Polite) -nasai can be skipped to make the word casual. It literally means good night. BONUS WORDS Here are some words you can use throughout your day. Jaa (じゃあ) - Well then / So Usually used when you want to say to someone: Okay, then or Well, see you later. Mata ne (またね) - See you later / Goodbye You can also combine Jaa and Mata ne into one phrase. You can also skip Ne if you want. Jaa, mata ne! / Jaa, mata! - Well then, see you later! Sayounara ( さようなら) - Goodbye Don't use this word unless you are never going to see the other person again, or it's going to be some time until you do. FUN FACT: Ne (ね) is usually used at the end of a phrase, It can either mean "right?" or "it is, isn't it?". You can also use that word by itself when you want to prepare the other person for something you are about to say, or even call them. It's the exact use of the saying "Say... etc etc". So don't be afraid to use it! Thank you so much for reading this blog! 読んでくれてありがとう! Yonde kurete arigatou!

HINAKO'S JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL 日向子さんの日本語学校 (Hinako-san no nihongo gakko) (( OOC INFO: The purpose of this topic and the ones that will follow is for Factions such as Little Tokyo to be able to use basic Japanese words for adding effect. )) Minasan konnichiwa! Hello, everyone! My name is Hinako and welcome to my online Japanese lessons. Let me tell you a few things about myself first before we get right to the point. I was born and raised in Kyoto (京都), a traditional city of Japan. My passion from an early age was the study of human psychology and behavior, so I dedicated almost half of it to that particular study. Right now I am a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) majoring in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) majoring in Psychiatry. The need to start this blog came the second time I found myself in Los Santos. It saddened me when I witnessed that the Japanese-American community no longer spoke my native language, and even emerged into the American culture and linguistic standards. Of course, there is no wrong or right with that. But I am a strong supporter of knowing one's history and language. Hence this blog. With no further due, let's get to the first lesson! The very first thing I want to talk about is the phonetics and writing system. Hiragana (ひらがな), Katana (カタカナ), and Chinese characters, commonly known as Kanji (漢字). In these lessons, however, the writing systems will not be included, unless specifically asked to. The writing system I will be using will be common Latin characters, known in Japan as Romaji. Let's take a look at the Japanese phonetic system. It consists of only five vowels. The rest are just syllables with various combinations of vowels and consonants. Take a look at the charts below to get familiar with the sounds, and how they look like in Hiragana and Katakana. *DO NOT GET INTIMIDATED BY THE COMPLEX WRITING. WE ARE JUST FOCUSING ON THE SOUNDS. Now that we got that out of the way, let's begin with the real lesson. We are going to learn... You guessed it! How to introduce ourselves! In Japanese, the sentence structure is reversed. Meaning, that instead of Subject, Verb, and Object as the usual order that the rest of the normal world has (not), we reverse Verb with Subject.. For example: My name is Hinako. In Japanese, it becomes: My name Hinako is. How do we do that? The word for /am-is-are/ is desu (silent U). The word for /I/ is Watashi (私) for women (and in some formal cases by men), and Ore (俺) or Boku (僕) for men. No (の) in Japanese is a particle that indicates possession. And Wa (は) is a particle that marks the topic of discussion. Although it is written as /Ha/, in that case, it's pronounced like Wa. The Japanese word for /name/ is namae. Easy right? So, how do we say "My name is ..."? The structure is as follows: "X wa Y desu". Remember that formula. My name is Hinako. -> Watashi no namae wa Hinako desu. To be fair, there are a hundred ways to introduce yourself. The most common one is to just say [Your name] and add desu. Example: Hinako desu. I'm sorry if this got a little confusing... for these lessons, I want to avoid as much grammar as possible, so we can focus on the essential stuff. (Greetings, etc) Thank you so much for reading this blog! 読んでくれてありがとう! Yonde kurete arigatou!

Name: Mika Sawachika Age: 18 Nationality: Japanese Occupation: J-Pop Artist/Singer Voice Claim: Nanaru Mika Sawachika is a J-Pop artist hailing from the beautiful city of Kyoto, Japan. At the young age of 18, she's already accomplished so much in her music career, and now she's all set to embark on an exciting adventure to America. Born on March 12, 2005, Mika is a true talent who captivates her fans with her incredible voice and mesmerizing performances. Before she became a J-Pop singer, she was actually a ballerina dancer. She started dancing when she was just five years old, and her talent for ballet was simply mind-blowing. Mika would grace the stage with her graceful movements and touch the hearts of everyone who watched her perform. As she grew older, her love for music started to take over. She couldn't resist the magical power of singing and the way it could touch people's souls. Mika made a courageous decision to follow her dreams and pursue a career in J-Pop music. In 2017, at the age of 12, Mika debuted as a J-Pop artist! People fell in love with her angelic voice and the emotions she poured into every note. Mika continued to showcase her versatility as an artist and winning the hearts of fans all over Japan. Now, after six years of being a J-Pop sensation in her home country, Mika is ready to take on the world. She's packing her bags and heading to America, eager to share her music with a brand-new audience. Mika's journey to America isn't just about music; it's about breaking down barriers and bringing cultures together. She wants to show the world the beauty of Japanese music and the unique influences that have shaped her sound. Mika believes that music has the power to unite people, no matter where they come from. Aside from her incredible talent, Mika is known for being down-to-earth and genuinely caring about people. She cherishes her fan's support and always takes the time to connect with them on a personal level. Her humble nature and infectious smile have endeared her them from all walks of life. As Mika Sawachika steps onto the international stage, she's poised to become a true global sensation. Her unwavering dedication, boundless talent, and passion for music will undoubtedly lead her to even greater heights. The world eagerly awaits the next chapter in Mika's extraordinary journey, and there's no doubt that she'll continue to inspire and captivate audiences with her enchanting voice and electrifying performances.

loosely follow the events of Los Santos denizen, Rika 'Guchi' Noguchi, a college-dropout turned MMA rookie, who is intent on pumping life back into a dead scene. updated whenever attempted manga format ⛩️

THIS THREAD IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF KAZUOKI MYOUI, A FORMER MEMBER OF A YAKUZA IN JAPAN WHO NOW LIVES IN THE CITY OF LOS SANTOS. Kazuoki Myoui, once a jolly kid but now a fearless man who grew up without his parents beside him. He was a member of a former Yakuza in Japan, which is now non-existent. He was one of the few who were able to get out before they were either killed or incarcerated. This is the reason why how he got to the city of Los Santos. A man who has no knowledge of the territory he has stepped into, has entered it. As he grew up in the world of the Yakuza, he does not know anything else. And as he tries to survive and start anew, it is unlikely for him not to come across any obstacles along the path he has taken. Will he be able to make it? Or break it?

Fujimoto Jiro From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fujimoto Jiro, also known as "Fuji" or "DJ FUJI" (born July 5, 1995) is a Japanese House and Techno Disc jockey (DJ). He also owns the establishment SeoulTrax Streetwear & Records which is located in Little Seoul, Los Santos, San Andreas - where he now currently is living. Biography Early Life Jiro was born in Osaka, Japan. He has stated in an online interview for a Japanese techno blog that his inspiration came from his Father's passion for Japanese Pop and Disco music. He explains that his Father had an obsession over buying records and discovering new artists. Fujimoto grew up a single child in Japan and studied his Bachelor in Fashion Design in Osaka, before his move to Los Santos. Jiro grew up enjoying hobbies such as skateboarding, video games, and BMX. Career His career as a Disc jockey came about when he decided to save up and purchase his first Pioneer branded DJ controller. He started taking inspiration from the vinyl's at his house and searching on YouTube for new music. Fujimoto's style of song choice and mixing can vary, depending on venue and time. He often plays House, Garage, Techno, Electronic, Progressive, Trance and more. He has previously stated he really enjoys Chicago house and Detroit techno, due to it's impactful black vocals and groovy basslines. He slowly started to make a name for himself as he grew as a teenager in his hometown of Osaka, performing house party shows and small raves. He has said that he attended a couple nightclubs in Tokyo while still under the legal age of 20, but didn't perform under his alias Fuji until his first paid gig at the age of 21 years old. Fujimoto's biggest artist inspirations are Carl Cox, Maceo Plex, Daft Punk, Eric Prydz and more. Since moving to Los Santos he has had performances at various illustrious nightclubs and venues such as Perseus, Nyctophilia, Cloud 9, Phoenix, Casablanca, The Garden and more. Fujimoto can be contacted for private or public bookings through his e-mail or Facebrowser page DJ Fuji. He is often active on the platform and uses it frequently to promote up-coming performances and advertise his store page SeoulTrax Streetwear & Records. SeoulTrax After roughly three year run in the Japanese nightclub scene Fujimoto Jiro set his sights for bigger dreams. With much faith in his own talent and networking skills he made the full move to Los Santos, San Andreas in April of 2021, living Little Seoul. He worked multiple jobs on South Rockford Drive, Little Seoul also known as Little Tokyo. Working at the well known establishments Tanuki Massage & Bathhouse, Ikigai Sports Bar, SHOGUN Sushi & Grill & Hotbox Footwear. He purchased the property to Hotbox Footwear after saving enough money by working day shifts on The Strip and taking weekend jobs as a DJ. Fujimoto renovated and changed the name of the already established business and turned it into SeoulTrax Streetwear & Records. The store sells many different streetwear brands such as BAPE, Supreme, Off-White, Nike and more. It also has a wide variety of vinyl records, from Hip-Hop to Dance music and even a vintage collection. SeoulTrax is often a host to Los Santos' finest models, nightclub owners and Disc jockeys such as Lil Hata, Carl Kendrick, Dano, JO$H, DOUX and more. References 1. ^ Kodama Nori (August 11, 2019). "Tokyo Techno Magazine (Summer Edition)".

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Listen, son. The worlds a shitty place. Its dog eat dog, and if you're weak its going to chew you right up no matter how good a head you have. So you got to learn to be tough, and present yourself as anything but weak if you plan to survive in this world. Even if it means in the end you have to betray who you are a little bit. That's how it is. -Watanabe Oga, one month before leaving his family. Shinsuke Oga 25 years old Brother to One, disowned by one. Lives with his Mother Evicted felon Single Local Handyman Chain Smoker, Short Temper, Ferormed Cynical Asshole, Heart of Gold Shinsuke Oga was left alone to take care of his mother at the age of 14 when his father left her behind to marry his mistress. Having moved to the states to pursue better payment to take care of his physically ill wife, Watanabe's departure from his family meant struggle all around. Having to adapt to being the man of the household and learn to take care of as much as he could to save money, his demeanor quickly shifted to a more impatient and brutal one. Picking fights and starting to distance himself from people socially. A cold wall building up that was soon added to as he began to earn the titles of a delinquent and a menace, where soon the only things of interest to him was earning money and taking care of his mother. Seeing himself behind bars for petty thefts and getting onto fights before he was old enough to drink, and finding himself battling to keep a job as his patience with idiots often lead to confrontations with customers. Recently out of jail, again for involvement in a physical dispute, he's found himself a new chance as the Tokyo Strip has seen to take him in, loosely hiring him as the local handyman and general extra labor for their establishments. After an unexpected prison visit though, he's re-evaluating himself and his life. Now seeing consistent work at the Port as well as with his friends and new faces in Tokyo Strip, he's trying to piece his life back together. Forgotten friendships, his mother's patience with him waned, a new love affair that is trying his insecurities, and old enemies keeping eyes on him from afar. しんじまえ... (Go to hell...) OGA'S PLAYLIST

The story of Owen Okada from Little Tokyo.