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Erin Okamoto's past comments

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  Erin OkamotoDec. 02, 2011 - 06:58PM JST

  Why is fugu still being consumed in Japan? Because it's freakin' delicious. But that chef was clearly a fool.

  Posted in: Michelin two-star restaurant in Ginza in trouble over fugu poisoning

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  Erin OkamotoSep. 14, 2011 - 01:44PM JST

  BBQ. Especially smoked brisket, ribs and chicken-fried steak.

  Posted in: Living in Japan, which food or drink item do you miss most from your home country?

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  kingyoApr. 13, 2010 - 05:39PM JST

  Knock down the Minsyuto, foreign power opposition hoo-hah...Same old, same old. Just keep walkin'...

  Posted in: Now hear this

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  kingyoApr. 12, 2010 - 04:37PM JST

  Argentine. Preferably with a glass of Malbec.

  Posted in: Which country's beef gets your vote for the tastiest?

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  kingyoMar. 31, 2010 - 08:47AM JST

  Most unflattering.

  Posted in: Maple taffy summit

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  kingyoFeb. 17, 2010 - 11:24AM JST

  "Why is it fair to ask foreigners to work in a Japanese style environment? Just because we're in Japan?" You're here. Its Japan. Get used to it.

  "How about not calling non Japanese people gaijin, it sets a bad example to people wanting to learn english." Again. Get used to it. That word isn't going to magically dissappear from the lexical stock any time soon.

  "Start fighting for the very people you are supposedly trying to speak for here." Again. This is Japan. No fighting.

  "No I don't know what speaking Japanese has to do with teaching or learning ENGLISH." Ahem. Right. Try dealing with non-English speaking staff for one. Try minding unruly kids or those that can't comprehend a word you've just said using only English. Just learn teh Japanese.

  Relating to Japanese in business and daily life is not brain surgery if you become as astute and observant as "they" are of "us."

  Posted in: Managing gaijin teachers

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