Japanese Meiji
Where can I find a list of Japanese last names and their meanings?
I’m writing a story (cough* comic) I want to be based in Japan, (post meiji era). Some people I need last names for are: Haruki, Daichi, Mitsuko, Miyoko, Kiyoshi, Aoi, and Ayumu are just some of the people I need last names for.
Try behingthenames.com or wikipedia
Japanese Meiji
A complete history of Japanese Pokemon promo cards
The first Japanese Pokemon promo cards first came out in October, 1996. The very first promo card released was the Jigglypuff and Pikachu set of 2 promo cards. Its was in the November edition of Coro Coro magazine (released October 15, 1996).
Since then there has been several hundred Japanese Pokemon promo cards released. But, who has all the rare Japanese Pokemon promos? Most of the older and expensive promo cards can be found in the hands of serious collectors. The Pikachu illustrator for example was given away as a prize in a drawing contest in Japan. Only 6 of them exist in the world. Some of the other extremely rare ones like the Pikachu trophy, Tropical wind, Secret Super Battle Mewtwo, Tropical Mega Battle, Battle Road 1st Tournament, etc. can once and a while be found on eBay from sellers like “Brianjapan” who probably has the most extensive rare Japanese Pokemon promo collection in the world. Some of these cards can range in the thousands of dollars.
The original Japanese promotion cards were not sequentially numbered. The cards had a number, but there was no organization or structured system. From 1996 until 2001 the promo cards were released in different ways including tournaments, magazines, contests, etc. These cards are very hard to keep track of because there was no numbered system.
Finally, Pokemon promos started using a numbered system. The black star symbol was introduced back in July, 2001, with the release of the black star “P” series. “P” meaning “promo”. This series was comprised of 47 cards and lasted until August, 2002. Among these cards were JR Railways promotional cards, Triple Get lottery cards, McDonalds promos, movie promos and more.
The next series was called “ADV” which means “Advance”. It started in January, 2003 and lasted until February, 2004. The series comprised of 63 cards. Most of them were Meiji chocolate cards which were found in chocolate boxes, but also had McDonalds cards, Shogakukan comic book inserts, 7-11 promo series, Battle Road Tournament, and more.
In April, 2002, the “PCG” black star promo series was started. This was the biggest series to date. It had 154 cards and lasted until July, 2006. This series had cards from McDonalds, Meiji Chocolate, Toys R Us, comic book promos, ANA Airlines promos, Gym Challenge tournament, and more.
After a 4 month break, the promos resumed again with the “DP” series meaning “Diamond and Pearl”. This series started in November, 2006 and ran for one year and ended in December, 2008. It comprised of 127 cards including several Meiji chocolate cards, 5 versions of Pokemon Center 10th anniversary Pikachu, Battle Road tournament prize cards, World Hobby Fair cards, McDonalds promotional cards, Exchange trade in cards and more.
In October, 2008, there was a little bit of an overlap. There was a few “DPt” black star promo cards released before the “DP” set was finished. The DPt series started in October, 2008 and comprised of 51 cards. It ended in July, 2009. The set contains cards from Gym Challenge tournaments, cards from a few different release tournaments including Bonds to the Ends of Time and Pulse of the Frontier, and a few Shogakukan comic book promo cards.
In September, 2009, the current Japanese promo card series was started. Series “L-P” which means “Legend” is currently running and has 57 promos so far to date. This series is made up of mostly tournament promos and some new Daisuki Club promo cards which replaced the old Players Club member cards.
There have been many rare Japanese Pokemon promo cards produced over the years. Some are in the hands of serious collectors and some can be found for sale on websites, eBay, and other sources. For those of us who have to COLLECT THEM ALL, its a never ending quest to get them all.
About the Author
This article was written by Brian Grabow who has lived in Japan for over 13 years and is a writer for several Japanese Pokemon blogs. He has a vast knowledge of Japanese Pokemon cards. Finding Rare Japanese Pokemon Cards is a difficult task, but if you have the right connections, its much easier. Check out the site that has the largest selection around of Rare Japanese Pokemon Items
need help translating short dialogue into Japanese?
a. do you know the person that is over there?
b. yes, she is keiko who is coming from meiji university. why?
a. we are taking the same music education course. but.
b. then i will introduce you now.
a. what are you going to do from now
b. i’m going to try to go to the library because i have books i want to borrow. how about you?
a I’m going, too, because i have books that i have already borrowed for one month.
a. do you know the person that is over there?
asokoni iru hitowo shitteimasuka?
あそこにいる人を知っていますか？
b. yes, she is keiko who is coming from meiji university. why?
hai,kanojowa meijidaigakukara kiteiru keikodesu ,naze?
はい、彼女は明治大学から来ているけい子です、なぜ？
a. we are taking the same music education course. but.
watashitachiwa onaji ongakukyouikuno course-wo totteimasu. dakedo
わたしたちは同じ音楽教育のコースを取っています。だけど
b. then i will introduce you now.
dewa, ima syoukai shimasune
では、いま紹介しますね
a. what are you going to do from now
imakara naniwo suru tsumori desuka?
今から何をするつもりですか？
b. i’m going to try to go to the library because i have books i want to borrow. how about you?
karitai honga arunode tosyokanni ittemiyouto omoimasu
anatawa?
借りたい本があるので図書館に行ってみようと思います。
あなたは？
a I’m going, too, because i have books that i have already borrowed for one month.
watashimo issyoni ikimasune ,hitotsukimo karippanashino honga arunode
わたしも一緒に行きますね、一月も借りっぱなしの本があるので
MEIJI JAPAN
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