JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanto region
- RCS (RCSコーポレーション), Kanto
- Salary: ¥180,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month includes performance bonus
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- Assistant Language Teacher - TOKYO - late-March start
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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Bogi
will.i.am is one of the most talented producers, arrangers and rappers around now. I'm not a huge rap fan, but I know a bit about music in general, and he has more talent than all of you haters here on JT combined. He is both hip and articulate.
So what can you all do??
Posted in: Young will.i.am
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Bogi
Usually an apology and a few deep bows would be enough to get these guys off the hook. Sometimes what you say is worse than what you do in this country.
Posted in: Senior defense official fired for Okinawa 'rape' slur
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Bogi
"The event's organizers" obviously aren't looking for someone with a lot of musical talent. Still KK is a good performer and absolutely hot. Good choice.
Posted in: Kumi Koda to represent Japan at 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards
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Bogi
These stats sound pretty accurate. More than half the J-guys I know in that age group don't have a girl (and no prospects), and the ones that do have 2 or 3.
Posted in: 61% of single men aged 18-34 have no girlfriend; 49% of women unattached: survey
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Bogi
I am by no means a JB fan, but I don't see how you can say that.
He CAN sing (albeit crappy pop songs), he's a great dancer, and he is clever. Someone with no talent doesn't get THAT far.
Posted in: Taylor Swift wins big at American Music Awards; nothing for Bieber
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Bogi
According to who?
Posted in: Sapporo Factory
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Bogi
Be careful of Hashimoto. He has shown in his time as governor dictatoral tendencies and he is very narrow-minded. He does have some good ideas, but if you want a leader that listens to the people, he is DEFINITELY NOT your man.
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Bogi
As usual, the "eye for an eye" comments begin.
I assume most of us here have been raised in modern, civilized societies. Do you honestly think that is the best way to move forward? Do you honestly think that will solve the problem? If yes, I feel sorry for YOUR children, too.
Posted in: Man accused of scalding baby son with boiling water
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Bogi
I signed up due to "peer pressure" a couple of years ago but my account is basically idle. I know many people who are the same. I wonder how many of the 800 mil actual use it.
Posted in: Facebook in no rush to IPO, enter China
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Bogi
Wow, why all the cruel comments? She may not be a diva, but she's a reasonably talented artist that has had huge success in Japan.
Still, I have come to realize that it is the bitter, unsuccessful, talentless people that usually make such comments. You know who you are!
Posted in: Namie Amuro ends concert after 6 songs due to throat ailment
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Bogi
Unfortunately, I doubt it.
Posted in: Man claims he was pushed off train by six drunk cops
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Bogi
Cool. I love Kara.
Manufatured pop - yes. But they CAN sing, the CAN dance and, most importantly... they are SMOKIN' HOT!!
Posted in: KARA's new album to go on sale Nov 23
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Bogi
Pff.. Way behind. I'm already preparing for Valentine's Day.
Posted in: Haruka Ayase kicks off KFC's Christmas campaign
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Bogi
In most Western countries, the driver(s) would be severely punished for leaving the scene of an accident. However, if a person walks in front of traffic, I don't think the drivers would be charged unless they were speeding, drink driving or breaking some other law when the accident occurs. In Japan, though, the driver will be charged with negligent driving causing injury/death in almost every case. I remember a case years back when a drunk guy stumbled onto a main road in Osaka late at night and was killed when a car (or maybe taxi) hit him. Although it was detrmined that the driver could not have avoided hitting the man, he was still charged with negligent driving causing death.
I don't know much about this incident. Maybe the drivers were at fault. I'm just giving you an example of a rationale that would not see them charged with manslaughter for the initial impact.
Posted in: 2-year-old Chinese girl left on street after hit-and-run dies
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Bogi
This will be my final explanation for you tmarie as I suspect you're just trying to argue. Or your Japanese level is far too low for you to even try to understand.
When Japanese people drink a cup of coffee, glass of orange juice, pint of beer etc that they think tastes good, they will use either "oishii" or "umai".
When they drink something and find (often to their surprise) that it's not as strong, bitter etc as they expected, they would often say "nomiyasui".
For the last time, "nomiyasui" does not mean "tastes good". I know exactly what it means. It is YOU that doesn't get it.
Over and out.
Posted in: Moe Oshikiri passes sommelier's test
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Bogi
I think what was stolen is irrelevant in this case. The assailant may have been on the run, a multiple offender or simply wanted to avoid arrest for theft.
Posted in: Man slashed with knife after confronting thief at Tokyo Station
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Bogi
The age of consent in many Western countries, where I assume a lot of the posters on this forum are from, is 16. I find it unusual that people would consider a woman "sick" to have a relationship with a 17 year old.
Do any of you think the "boy" is sick for wanting to be with a woman in her 40's?
Posted in: 19-year-old man stabs 44-year-old lover in 'mercy killing'
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Bogi
Both. There is absolutely no contradiction there at all, if that is what you're implying.
As I mentioned before, appreciation of wine can entail many stages, the main three being just before, during and after drinking. This can be true for many foods and some beverages as well. However, people who are unaccustomed to wine (not only Japanese) often dislike the aftertaste, "after" being the key word here. As a matter of fact, it has been said that the lingering aftertaste (not taste), which can be quite long in some cases, is the main reason why so many people dislike wine.
I wouldn't normally advocate wikipedia as a good source of knowledge, but in this case it may help you understand the basics. The page on "Aftertaste" clearly explains its meaning and, particularly, how relevant this is to wine.
In wine tasting the aftertaste or finish of a wine, is an important part of the evaluation.[17] After tasting a wine, a taster will determine the wine's aftertaste, which is a major determinant of the wine's quality. The aftertaste of a wine can be described as bitter, persistent, short, sweet, smooth, or even non-existent. Included in assessing the aftertaste of a wine is consideration of the aromas still present after swallowing. High quality wines typically have long finishes accompanied by pleasant aromas.[17] By assessing the combination of olfactory and aftertaste sensations, wine tasting actually determines not only the aftertaste profile of a wine, but its flavor profile as well.
Please read the entire article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftertaste
As I have implied from the very beginning on this thread, wine that is regarded worldwide as high quality, generally, does not fall into the category of wine that the average Japanese would consider "nomiyasui."
If you are still confused about the meaning of "nomiyasui", just look at my very first post again. The beverage that Japanese would consider to be the most "nomiyasui" is water. Obviously, that is not because of its taste. If you aare STILL not convinced, ask any Japanese native speaker.
Posted in: Moe Oshikiri passes sommelier's test
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Bogi
I never said "nomiyasui" referred to aroma or to "discuss" aftertaste. You have completely misunderstood my posts. I would suggest you reread them, but I suspect that may be fruitless (pun intended).
I said that the average Japanese is not accustomed to the aftertaste that is often left by wine. These people tend to opt for wine that goes down easier, or in Japanese, "nomiyasui." wine. Hence, the wine that is promoted in department stores in Japan which (quite rightly) targets the average person is what many wine-drinkers would consider rubbish. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, because people should drink whatever they like. I was merely explaining to you what "nomiyasui" means when referring to wine.
tmarie, if you are not a native English speaker, I apologize, but my previous posts have been very straightforward. You are entitled to your opinion, but I would appreciate you not twisting my (simple) words to start an argument.
Posted in: Moe Oshikiri passes sommelier's test
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Bogi
@ExportExpert
Why are you already passing judgement on the morals of a dead woman based on a comment by her murderer?
@Disillusioned
It doesn't say anything about the authorities or anyone else believing what the murderer said.
Posted in: 19-year-old man stabs 44-year-old lover in 'mercy killing'