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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- ALT - Mie Prefecture - Yokkaichi City - June start
- NPO法人グローバル教育推進機構（GLAD), Mie
- Salary: ¥230,000 / Month For a full working month. Some months differ.
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- Business Teaching Positions - Part-time - Kanto Region
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥3,000 ~ ¥5,000 / Hour
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Actually, it's quite beautiful when lit up at night. Chandelier comes to mind.
Posted in: A long way up
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What a nice question JT! And all the positive comments are pleasant to read for a change. Reminds me how much I've taken this country for granted. A positive start to Monday.
Posted in: What are some of the things you like most about living in Japan?
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Agree with ReformedBasher, Japan isn't the 'expensive' country as it is reputed to be any longer compared to Australia (Sydney/Melbourne). Prices there are as expensive, if not, more. In Japan, you're also getting a higher level of hospitality, service and convenience for the price.
Posted in: Six things that foreigners feel are overpriced in Japan
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@kevinintokyo I agree!
@miyazawa3 I have the same mentality. I usually don't ring my bell at pedestrians if I'm on the pavement; just utilize extra precaution. It's so annoying to have someone from behind ringing their bell at you. Bicycles don't own the pavement.
I try to ride to ride on the road as much as possible but the taxi drivers and scooters are a worry.
Posted in: Cyclists feel under siege with new rules
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Everybody seems to be focusing their rage on Japan, who to blame, cover-ups and so on (which no doubt existed) but let's not forget that considering what lead to the Fukushima incident was:
Seriously, considering the current situation, I think Japan did and is trying to do well to stem this problem. If this occurred elsewhere in the world, I wonder how well the accident would've been dealt with there?
Posted in: Fukushima nuclear pollution in sea was world's worst: French institute
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LockOn
Agree with all of the above. Japan needs some Christmas cheer!
Posted in: Do you think Christmas illuminations should be displayed in Japan's cities this year or should they be canceled or curtailed in order to save electricity?
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What's with all the bashing? To each and their own. A fan's a fan. Who are we to judge? Good for you Ryosuke.
Posted in: Fans flock to Apple's Ginza store for new iPhone
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???
Posted in: Best dressed eyes
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Had no idea this would happen so suddenly. What a sad day.
Posted in: Apple announces death of Steve Jobs at 56
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Finally! ;)
Posted in: What do you think about the government's plan to raise the tobacco tax?
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I don't mind the fireball logo mark but the logotype definitely looks like an after thought. It's a challenge to design interesting logotypes in a language that isn't your native.
Posted in: 'Cool Japan'
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I truly hope Noda and his cabinet pulls through, but a 65% approval rating isn't indicative of success. Kan's approval rating was initially the same before it plummeted.
Posted in: Japan's new leadership wins solid backing in more polls
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This is dubious. Lived in Melbourne most my life but not sure I'd name it #1. Again, it's subjective. In comparison to Japan, if you're young and still exploring, Tokyo is the place to be. On the other hand, if you're looking to settle down and start a family etc., Melbourne wins hands down.
Melbourne food is fantastic, but isn't cheap. Shopping is so-so but way too expensive. Cafe culture rocks though!
Posted in: Melbourne named world's most liveable city; Tokyo 18th
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I love Apple products too but think consumers should reserve judgement until the Sony products are actually available to play with. I was hoping to get the next iPhone but instead got a Sony Xperia Acro. I'm surprised just how good it is - I love it. On a hardware and feature level, it's got the iPhone beat (for the Japanese market).
Posted in: With new tablets, Sony takes aim at iPad in Japan
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Thumbs up to the agency selling this concept to the client and pulling it off! Too many times have I dealt with conservative management minds not willing to take risks. Now I'll always remember this unknown sushi shop : )
Posted in: TV commercial of the week: Gin no sara sushi delivery shop
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What's with the sunnies?
Posted in: Cool beauty
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LockOn
Sympathies to his family. I use this station and walk pass the construction everyday. Will always feel uneasy from now I think.
Posted in: Worker crushed to death by slab of concrete at constructon site at Ebisu Station
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For some reason this article makes my blood boil. How stupid can some people be; and to lose a child while gambling!!!
Posted in: 1-yr-old baby girl dies after being left in car for 6 hours while parents play pachinko
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That's impressive!
Posted in: Roppongi Hills to provide electrical power to TEPCO
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Lookin' good JT!
Posted in: What do you think of the new Japan Today design?