JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
- Berlitz Japan, Inc. (ベルリッツ・ジャパン株式会社), Kansai
- Salary: ¥125,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
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- FT English Teachers for Kids - Osaka
- Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. （株式会社興学社）, Osaka
- Salary: ¥255,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month Travel Expenses, Encouragement of Japanese learning*
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- Translator
- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
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Jizzeez
Yeah, I started out telling a rapt audience of housewives and office ladies about my last trip/weekend, the next thing I know I'm up in front of an unruly class of teenagers. So I got out. There are other ways to make money in Japan... no promotion or prospects part of the deal though...
Posted in: What is your impression of the English-teaching industry in Japan? Have things improved since Nova's collapse or are there still bad apples in the barrel?
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Jizzeez
I wonder if the guy dressed as a woman was riding a woman-only carriage. Maybe he was a chikan disguised as a woman and got groped? Oh, and Sakurasuki, what's this about a "bad gay"? I've seen a few bad transvestites on the train, but...
Posted in: Tokyo police nab 31 train gropers in Sept, including 15 repeat offenders
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Jizzeez
This could run and run. Us natives never get tired of this one. It's not so different from tattoo parlor kanji though, it it? There must be a few extra strokes floating around the arms and backs of westerners worldwide. Just a couple more faves: Coffee and Launch 1000 yen! with rocket ship illustration. In Vancouver: Boxnig Day Sale! / Holyday Special...
Posted in: What do you think about the way English is used in the branding and marketing of products in Japan?
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Jizzeez
Regarding swear words across chests, how about FCUK (French Connection UK). My granny just loved that rebranding, it had her adjusting her specs!
Posted in: What do you think about the way English is used in the branding and marketing of products in Japan?
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Jizzeez
Back in the late 90's I remember a song called "Body Feels EXIT". That was great. Second only to the "Make Love Not War" T-shirt a girl was wearing to the office earlier this year. No mistake but probably a tad inappropriate!
Posted in: What do you think about the way English is used in the branding and marketing of products in Japan?
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Jizzeez
Alcohol advertising in Japan is far worse. It really is everywhere. It's interesting how it always promotes how "delicious" the beer or whatever is, rather than how good the high feels. Perhaps there are laws that forbid this. In Japan it does seem to tread a fine line on this. Red-faced and giggly after a big slurp and long "aahhhhh"! I'm pretty sure alcohol is not advertised like this back home. The "sporty smoker" ads are great too!
Posted in: British doctors call for ban on all alcohol ads
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Jizzeez
There are way too many taxis in Tokyo, causing traffic jams and air pollution. You can literally put your hand out and get a taxi anywhere at any time in central Tokyo. That can't be good for the environment. How about forcing the companies to switch to Prius instead of crappy dated Crowns. Then again if the subway ran all night... But think how many more unemployed people there would be.... oh, I get it.
Posted in: Taxi driver
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Jizzeez
Blaming the woman who died in your bed to save your ass is pretty damn low. I hope he gets it good in jail.
Posted in: Ginza hostess' involvement with Oshio ends in tragedy
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Jizzeez
Well, I guess it's a touchy subject, but my take has always been that it's hard enough to find happiness in this world, without putting limitations on things....
Posted in: 'Gayjin' find it tough going in Tohoku
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Jizzeez
Lowering the age when Japanese people can be considered adults? (That's a good one)
Posted in: A Japanese government advisory panel has proposed lowering the adult age to 18 from 20. What do you think about it?
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Jizzeez
Same as anyone else. Having her do anti-drugs work would be a bit silly.
Posted in: What do you think Noriko Sakai's fate should be?
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Jizzeez
I don't blame her for divorcing him. This incident was a little bit naughty really. Porking girl who is high, girl dies, running away. Not exactly good behaviour.
Posted in: Akiko Yada divorces Oshio after his arrest
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Jizzeez
Tree-trunk legs? Well, I'm assuming she's Japanese... not exactly known for their long, slim legs! But seriously, her legs look bad, but as for the pregnant bit, good for her. I'm sure her partner would love the pic. I'm also sure the pic is not really taken for that many other people to look at critically...
Posted in: Pregnant pix
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Jizzeez
I'm probably as horny as the next guy, but making the jump from looking or even brushing accidently to actually groping is just shows a total lack of control. And let's fact it, how hard is it to control yourself in such a situation? Men who grope are like children with no common sense. Grow up!
Posted in: Miniskirt Police singer nabs groping suspect on train
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Jizzeez
As one of the legions of foreign temporary workers in Japan, my heart weeps for the poor dear. We are plagued by constant anxiety, find it difficult to marry, get a mortgage or settle down properly. The lucky few who do manage to get a permanent employee position with a Japanese company soon hit a glass ceiling. Regardless of Japanese language skills, these lucky foreigners in Japan rarely become managers and get stuck doing English-language related work forever. Most leave for foreign companies or leave the country. The Japanese dream rarely lasts for those wishing to progress their careers.
Posted in: Few Japanese benefit from living their 'Shanghai dream'