Monday May 28, 2012

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    EUcitizen

    I know some people in Korean movie biz, and they say all the younger Korean actresses have been tucked and nipped somewhere.

    Posted in: Are people hired based on their looks?

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    koiwaicoffee: Yes, as we all know, Japan is pretty much the only country in the world, where they sing anthems, raise flags and recite pledges of allegiance.

    Or?

    Posted in: New magazine SAMURAI.JP launches in search of Japan’s lost values

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    "Yes, but what Japan has created for themselves are 10 times worst than a Three Mile Island, Sellafield or Chernobyl."

    No, it is not. For ex. Fukushima has caused so far trouble and danger only within Japan, whereas with Chernobyl, also many other countries in Europe got radiation, limitations not to eat this and that or export it, rules to keep cows inside etc. My country was one of the affected so I can compare.

    I read that after Sellafield the sea water near the plant in UK showed several times more radiation than what has ever been measured in the sea near Fukushima Dai-ichi.

    Moderator: Readers, please keep the discussion focused on Fukushima.

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    They should try it once.

    Posted in: What do you think of the idea of a grand coalition between the ruling DPJ and opposition parties?

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    My home country is very non-hierarchical as compared to Asia, U.S., France or UK. Hence the priority is on getting things done, no matter how. I find some Japanese office practices really weird, like the forced drinking with the boss. Also, at one office I worked, we had a punch card for work time. If my train was late (Chuo line :D:D) I might be punching in at 9.05. This did not mean that I could stay 5 mins later in the afternoon to compensate. I lost automatically 30 min pay. In my home country this just would not happen. My work was not customer service, so in that sense it did not matter if it was done 5 mins earlier or later. Also the matter that everybody has to take 1 hr lunch break at the same time is ridiculous. In my home country you can just bring sandwiches from home and take 30 mins lunch break and leave then 30 mins earlier from work in the afternoon. It is called flex time and it is really handy for working mothers and fathers, who have to pick their kids from school or daycare.

    Also in this place I worked whenever I wrote a letter to foreign country in English, I had to show it to my superior. She would then read it consulting a dictionary, as she did not understand half of the words I used. Before writing the letter I had already consulted with her what I should write, but she obviously (this being Japan) had to "check" the letter.

    Posted in: Employees reveal absurd company regulations

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    Direct flight, price, flight time. Finnair is OK as is also SAS. BA is quite horrible. And I try to avoid Charles Le Gaulle in Paris as a transit airport, as they are notorious for loosing the highest amount of luggage in Europe.

    Posted in: When choosing an airline to fly with, what factors influence your decision?

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    Overpriced as compared to the quality of the coffee. Dunkin' Donuts' coffee tastes better and you get a free refill. Also McD 120 yen coffee will do for a quick pick-up.

    Last time I was in L.A., the downtown Starbucks was selling black coffee of the day for 1 dollar or was it 1,50? Anyway, they are overcharging here in Japan.

    I think the most distasteful thing is Starbucks inside of Beijing Forbidden city. There really is one!

    Posted in: Coffee break

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    You forget something. A lot of us Europeans got already the Chernobyl s-t over us 25 yrs ago. We have experience.

    I think some companies in EU are also thinking the huge profits that will be gained through green technologies in the near future. After all, we all wanna stay competitive.

    Posted in: Does Fukushima show a split in philosophy between Asia and Europe?

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    I don't think there is nothing wrong with changing your priorities and realizing that instead of a single life you want the security together with someone else.

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    The Japanese commercial media are notorious for downplaying people. I hated to see all these silly reporters prior to the earthquake shouting at old people in some village "Obachan"... I only follow NHK, who, at least for my eye, have kept a decent approach to evacuated people.

    And really the geinojin rally. In the beg. most of them stopped by at the Saitama Super Arena - no need to travel to dangerous Fukushima or Miyagi-ken - and had photos taken. If these geinojin want to do something, instead of going to the evacuation centers, they could donate money and urge other wealthy people to do so, too.

    Re the money: Japan Red Cross has not given the money to the evacuated people yet. They have not figured out a way how to do it fairly. I think it makes more sense to donate for grassroots organizations like Peace Boat or JES or JEARS, who have been there since week 1 helping people.

    Posted in: Stress, lack of privacy in evacuee shelters taking its toll

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    I also agree with Ranger Miffy.

    Posted in: Keeping up with Japanese metrosexual manes

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    bass4funk: Go for it. As a woman at least I appreciate a nice, faint high class cologne on men.

    Posted in: Keeping up with Japanese metrosexual manes

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    It is ok as long as an average user can easily use them without carrying a 100-page manual in their hand/backbag. I don't know if this is advertizing, but I am satisfied with my iPhone.

    Posted in: Do you think smartphones are becoming too complicated with too many functions?

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    Those 2 guys who interview Japanese university professors on NHK1 late at night are kind of funny in an intellectual way. Those 2 guys could probably pull off something like SNL. But Sanma??

    Posted in: Japanese version of 'Saturday Night Live' to debut in June

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    Pity for you U.S. folks. Us with €€€ find this country quite reasonably priced.

    I have also been able to find nice hotels under 10 000.

    Posted in: Why do tourists continue to stay away from Japan, despite the fact that there are many places of interest far away from the crisis-affected areas? What should Japanese tourism officials do to promote Japan as a safe destination?

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    I don't think Kan has sworn anything re this matter. The Fukushima parents demonstrated in front Monbugakasho, not Kokkaigijido.

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    Wouldn't it make sense to bus those kids daily over the prefecture border to say, Niigata?

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    These suits are not meant to protect against radiation itself. Like a couple of pointed above, they are meant to protect against radiation sticking to your body, hair and clothing.

    I got directions from my embassy for possible radiation leak, and they are kind of similar, for ex. wear a disposable raincoat outside esp. if it rains, shower once you get back in, protect all food in closable zip bags etc.

    Posted in: Going back home

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    Foxie and Cleo: I agree with you 100%.

    Posted in: Keeping up with Japanese metrosexual manes

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    OK, if the company is a power co with nuclear plants: Create a plan and an emergency fund for a 20-30 km evacuation plan which includes the farm animals as well. If you evacuate, you have to evacuate the cows, pigs etc. as well, and the company should have ready some piece of field where to put those animals temporarily. It is criminal what they are doing in Fukushima now.

    Posted in: What should a good crisis management plan for a company involve?

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