Airion said...

Airion at 02:09 PM JST - 5th August

I wonder what the first few commenters actually think is so wrong or inaccurate about the article. Honest question.

Or is it just a rolling gag to say the author of any article like this is just a noob who doesn't know anything about Japan?

Posted in 'Gayjin' find it tough going in Tohoku at 02:09 PM JST - 5th August
Airion at 11:31 AM JST - 31st July

I love these stories. The taxi driver is willing to drive for hours on the whim of the passenger, but isn't willing to be so rude as to check that the passenger can pay for such an unusual request.

Posted in Man arrested for refusing to pay taxi fare from Kyoto to Tokyo police HQ at 11:31 AM JST - 31st July
Airion at 08:59 AM JST - 29th July

Yawning isn't sleeping.

Posted in Teacher gets pay cut for putting chalk in yawning student’s mouth at 08:59 AM JST - 29th July
Airion at 08:38 AM JST - 29th July

Let the kids yawn. It's like coughing or sneezing.

Posted in Teacher gets pay cut for putting chalk in yawning student’s mouth at 08:38 AM JST - 29th July
Airion at 08:33 AM JST - 29th July

The Finance Minister's comments about the plan hit the nail on the head, unfortunately.

Posted in Cabinet launches tirade against DPJ's election pledges at 08:33 AM JST - 29th July
Airion at 02:37 PM JST - 28th July

I have to admit when I heard about the proposal for child allowances and dropping expressway tolls, it immediately hit me as financially irresponsible. It also sounds like an attempt to bribe the voters. Good reminder why I'm not getting my hopes up too high with a change in administration.

Posted in Aso calls DPJ inconsistent, irresponsible over pledges at 02:37 PM JST - 28th July
Airion at 02:27 PM JST - 27th July

What's so bad about Narita? It's far from the city center, but that's not unusual. If it's obsolete, why is it so busy? Evidently (based on this article), it's not even finished! I can sympathize with those who had a giant airport move into their backyard, but holding on to…

Posted in Narita airport to alter taxiway to relieve flight congestion at 02:27 PM JST - 27th July
Airion at 04:11 PM JST - 15th April

USNinJapan2

Are you sure the laws require deportation? Or do they simply allow for deportation? I'm willing to bet there's room for discretion on the part of immigration authorities and judges. If that's the case, then it's not as simple as enforcement=deportation. Granted, it's really a question for a lawyer,…

Posted in Filipino couple depart Japan leaving 13-yr-old daughter behind at 04:11 PM JST - 15th April
Airion at 06:47 AM JST - 15th April

Yes, drug dealers and even the guy who mugged SpanishEyez just wanted a better life. But that's not really the point.

The Calderon's crime was victimless. They didn't hurt anyone by entering the country. They also didn't commit any other crimes once in, other than the crime of being in…

Posted in Filipino couple depart Japan leaving 13-yr-old daughter behind at 06:47 AM JST - 15th April
Airion at 03:23 PM JST - 14th April

I can agree to with those who say the fact is they committed a crime, and they should be punished. But why does that have to be deportation? The fact that they have a 13-year-old daughter should not be immaterial. 16 years out from the crime, and 13 years with…

Posted in Filipino couple depart Japan leaving 13-yr-old daughter behind at 03:23 PM JST - 14th April