JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- ALT - Mie Prefecture - Yokkaichi City - June start
- NPO法人グローバル教育推進機構（GLAD), Mie
- Salary: ¥230,000 / Month For a full working month. Some months differ.
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AmericanForeigner
I don't have much respect for Japanese women either as they are the ones looking for men who fit the right "box". I believe that's why foreign men are so popular in Japan, because they live outside the "box". This article talks about "aggressive" Japanese men also but I have yet to see one.
Posted in: From carnivores to herbivores: how men are defined in Japan
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AmericanForeigner
and people wonder why Japanese food is not popular around the world!
Posted in: Try some dessert oden
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AmericanForeigner
Why can't people just be themselves? Having to choose from such a limited set of lifestyles is restricting.
Posted in: From carnivores to herbivores: how men are defined in Japan
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AmericanForeigner
Very true! I believe the struggles we face as Westerners in Japan need to be recognized much more by the international community as a whole and the focus can shift to what needs to be done to improve the situation.
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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AmericanForeigner
I think the Japanese will always consider us as foreigners no matter how long we live here or what we do to fit in. A woman I work with tried her best when she came over here, studied the language, did flower arranging classes and so on. Unfortunately she found out nothing really changes when a small child on the street saw her and said "hello". It was eye-opening for her at least.
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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AmericanForeigner
I have refused more than a few boxes of chocolates from the girls at work today as they didn't come from true feelings.
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AmericanForeigner
more violence that we have to read about. Not even restaurants are safe!
Posted in: Former gang member shot dead in Denny's restaurant in Chiba
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AmericanForeigner
The police seem strangely uninformed about this. Why would they let the Australian consulate take over the investigation?
Posted in: Australian man found dead at Niseko ski resort
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AmericanForeigner
someone who truly understands the romance of the day! no obligations here.
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AmericanForeigner
a lack of common sense and a surplus of cruelty are to blame here.
Posted in: Woman arrested over murder of 5-month-old son in Kobe
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AmericanForeigner
Osaka again!
Posted in: Osaka cop held on suspicion of forging police ID
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AmericanForeigner
Yes tmarie, dealing with Japanese in the workplace can be a chore due to these communication issues. Keep your chin up and berate people when you have to. Believe me, it's the only way!
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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AmericanForeigner
The worst part of it that this problem is not recognized in Japan. Admitting the issue exists is the first step but I'm not holding my breath.
Posted in: 77,630 school bullying cases recognized in 2010
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AmericanForeigner
Never leave little kids to play in the snow, just basic common sense that seems to be lacking here. Imagine how the parents feel, where were they though, I wonder?
Posted in: 5-year-old girl dies after being buried by snow falling from roof
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AmericanForeigner
It is true that it's pretty galling that they tell us not to eat on the trains when they have all those food shows on TV and talk about food constantly. They even have McDonalds posters everywhere but apparently it's not good enough to be eaten on the train.
Posted in: Good manners
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AmericanForeigner
There is a serious problem with infanticide in Japan. When are the Japanese going to stop being in denial about this? Why people aren't talking about this is a mystery, life just seems to go on, talk about heads in the sand!
Posted in: Oita woman confesses to lying about daughter's abduction, burying body
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AmericanForeigner
Ha! This is "cool" Japan!
Posted in: Cleaning crew
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AmericanForeigner
It comes down to lack of common sense. This kind of accidents would never happen if there were road rules and people followed them. Surely this incident will spur the government into action?
Posted in: Two boys on bike killed after being struck by car in Gunma
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AmericanForeigner
just happens too often in Japan and no-one is trying to stop it. What if everyone did this when their child died? Unbelievable and unheard of anywhere else.
Posted in: Oita woman confesses to lying about daughter's abduction, burying body
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AmericanForeigner
Right on! We get treated so badly here by the populace and now they want to tell us where and when to eat! These rules seem squarely aimed at US style fast food too. Well, there's a line and this is it!
Posted in: Good manners