Hawkeye said...

Hawkeye at 12:13 PM JST - 1st July

Japanese don't care how their English sounds or how well they can speak any foreign language, end of story.

Posted in Why don't Japanese speak English better than they do? at 12:13 PM JST - 1st July
Hawkeye at 01:23 AM JST - 28th June

Caregivers is an interesting concept for registered aliens from the Philippines. When they were hostesses they were caregivers in another way and now the Japanese are finding better use for them.

Posted in Ex-Filipino hostesses become caregivers at 01:23 AM JST - 28th June
Hawkeye at 03:03 PM JST - 24th June

I am totally distraught at this decision by Mainichi to discontinue their Wai Wai section. That section gives me and millions of other hard core Japanophiles juicy tidbits of the other side of Japan to relish and wait for with baited breath each day. The perverted side of Japan has…

Posted in What do you think of the Mainichi's decision to cease publishing its WaiWai tabloid tidbits section on its English online site following complaints that it portrays Japanese society in a negative light to the world? at 03:03 PM JST - 24th June
Hawkeye at 04:16 AM JST - 11th June

Kato also expressed his desire for a partner, which he apparently believed would never be fulfilled. ‘‘I’ve heard that you can only have a chance at having a romance until you’re 25 but I’ve passed that age. Admittedly, ugly guys do not have the right to enjoy any romance.

This…

Posted in More details emerge about suspect's mindset prior to Akihabara rampage at 04:16 AM JST - 11th June
Hawkeye at 01:58 AM JST - 5th June

Why would a company try something so foolish as to use underage workers for such a high profile job as inspection at a Nuclear power facility? It is scary that Japanese nuclear facilities have such poor inspection of back ground checks on the people who can enter restricted space. Japanese…

Posted in Toshiba says subcontractor illegally hired 8 teens under 18 to inspect nuclear plants at 01:58 AM JST - 5th June
Hawkeye at 11:22 AM JST - 27th May

Yes, I think that to be called a Gaijin is wrong and racist. The correct term is Gai kokujin. Japanese do not understand how rude they can be when addressing foreigners as gaijin and if they do so knowing well what they are saying, they do it with no respect…

Posted in Do you consider the word "gaijin" racist? at 11:22 AM JST - 27th May
Hawkeye at 06:01 AM JST - 23rd May

The issue here is about the reasons behind not publishing something offensive to Muslims and their faith. I have seen plenty of cartoons slamming the USA and not once does an American say stop it your offending my country or religious beliefs. We just blow it off as someone venting…

Posted in Publisher to suspend cartoon sales after Muslims say it insults Islam at 06:01 AM JST - 23rd May
Hawkeye at 02:25 AM JST - 23rd May

I don't understand why the publisher of that cartoon needs to stop selling it. If I made a cartoon, film, video, wrote a book or newspaper article that offends someone so what. They have the choice not to look at it or read it if it bothers them. Who are…

Posted in Publisher to suspend cartoon sales after Muslims say it insults Islam at 02:25 AM JST - 23rd May
Hawkeye at 05:39 AM JST - 13th May

Just saw the interior shots and the captains chairs have full leg supports so you can lay down like in a bed, great for long trips.

Posted in Toyota unveils new Alphard, Vellfire minivans at 05:39 AM JST - 13th May
Hawkeye at 05:35 AM JST - 13th May

Looks like the Scion logo on the grill

Posted in Toyota unveils new Alphard, Vellfire minivans at 05:35 AM JST - 13th May