LikingJapan said...

LikingJapan at 07:46 AM JST - 20th June

Tokyo Tower When new roads or bypasses are built the same name is often used. Rarely is a New, Old,and never A or B used. Many older building are torn down. So it is likely that the "old/original" Tokyo Tower won't last much longer and the term NEW will be…

Posted in Tokyo Sky Tree unlikely to take root at 07:46 AM JST - 20th June
LikingJapan at 10:34 PM JST - 4th June

Sensation Journalism at its best I'm sure.

The article says that it is a subcontractor that is involved. If the individuals are under 18 then they dropped out of High School and likely work in construction setting up and tearing down scaffolding. Many of the real inspectors are American and…

Posted in Toshiba says subcontractor illegally hired 8 teens under 18 to inspect nuclear plants at 10:34 PM JST - 4th June
LikingJapan at 08:38 AM JST - 31st May

Can someone explain this: "as he overstayed his legally permitted period in Japan after his arrest". If you are arrested and in some form of police custody you still have to find your way to an Immigration office?

Posted in Briton to be deported despite acquittal over cannabis smuggling at 08:38 AM JST - 31st May
LikingJapan at 10:27 PM JST - 27th May

Can you believe that at one time in Japan the leading edge of fashion was LONG SKIRTS (the longer the better - Early 1970's). That hasn't been the case for some time but it is enlightening. Part of the issue today is whether or not slacks are an option for…

Posted in I doubt whether there will be an increase in people wearing them, though. Body shapes determine the people who'll wear slacks, and I think those who like wearing skirts will strongly resist them. at 10:27 PM JST - 27th May
LikingJapan at 08:21 PM JST - 26th April

Now the real workers are upset.

For the past 15 years it has been the socialists and those that never had a 'real' job that complained. The non-payment period got rid of the dead wood. Those that remain are hanging around because they feel a duty to the students. It…

Posted in Foreign teachers at Nova successor say they are suffering unreasonable dismissals at 08:21 PM JST - 26th April