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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Loki520
They can't be "stolen". They can be "misplaced", "unwillingly loaned", "Driven by others" or have an "underhanded change in ownership", but they can't be "stolen"!
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Loki520
Actually, there IS a pachinko parlor over in that area. There is one at the Daiei, and if you exit Shiori and turn LEFT there are a couple of them.
ROBIN HOOD.... I have to agree with the majority if your 8:29 post. It's the reason retirement was so easy to accept and has been completely enjoyable.
Posted in: U.S. murder suspect went to pachinko parlor, then met girls after crime
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Loki520
Why do I get the idea that no matter what happens, some people will find something about the US that is "wrong"?
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Loki520
The Jcops and NCIS were sharing information, back and forth, the entire time he was in military custody.
If it's not an anti-US rant, it's anti-military, anti- military police, or anti-NCIS. Some people just look for a reason to rail on anything American.
And all from people that have no clue in the slightest of NCIS procedure, military police procedure or even Jcop procedure, much less how all three of them work together.
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Loki520
"Moderator: Why are you puzzled? The question specifically asks for opinions on any nationality of tourist group."
I think the confusion is because your allowing comparisions between nationalities on something as trivial as tourism. When news article posts about something as serious as crime, etc... you ban comparisions of ANY type as irrelevant and "off topic".
In other words... you pick and choose your moderation policy based on what ever message you want to convey.
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Loki520
I have to agree with Voxman, as well as the great way he said it. Some points that need stated again.
Nobody, in any forum or media, is acting as an apologist for crimes committed by military members. Or crime committed by anyone for that matter. Please point out where anyone offered any excuses for raping and murdering. Would it be safe that you are also including "accused" criminals in there as well?
We have defended his right to due process as defined by United States law, and allowed in the Status of Forces Agreement (and us doing so is in no way an endorsement for any apologists, wherever they may be. Which certainly isn't on JT!). The SOFA is sometimes at odds with what the general Japanese population, as well as some gaijin's, want and there is nothing we can do about that. They, on the other hand, can complain to their representatives and attempt to get it rewritten to suit their needs. UNTIL THEN, the SOFA stands and any ire should be directed to the GOJ.
Most of us agree that the punishment of everyone, for the actions of a few, is not only unnecessary, but actually counter-productive. It creates morale problems that end up with "FTN" attitudes. As the grumbling grows ("Hey, I was at sea when that happened, why should I return to a curfew that I don't deserve?"), the attitude gets worse, and eventually they simply hate the military, and more specifically, BEING IN JAPAN. And then we are gonna ask them to be respectful and behave? Yep, we certainly are and we have a right to. But it is creating an atmosphere of dislike for job and location. That is gonna bite us in the butt.
I haven't seen any threats. Please point them out.
On the other hand, there are things that ARE relevant that everyone keeps saying isn't. I find it hard to fathom why military crime of any type, the SOFA, the chants for the "standing army" to go home are all relevant, but local crime (which is at least a "like" item that can be compared to determine ratio) is not. Only in JT are we not allowed to discuss comparable figures in trying to discuss like items.
Finally, the vast majority of us thing SOMETHING needs to change, and most of us think a good place to start is the overseas screening process. Face it... the "standing army" is gonna be here for a very long time, so why not try and improve existing processes so that they provide the best possible people at all times and at every level?
Posted in: Troubled times in Yokosuka
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Loki520
Vor,
The reason would be transparency. Not every action, during an investigation or punishment, is openly apparent to the civilians. Especilly during an investigation. This makes it seem like nothing is happen, ergo - we don't care. But there are valid reasons for this which do nothing to alleviate the very serious concerns of the civilians, but still must happen.
Posted in: Troubled times in Yokosuka
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Loki520
" If you disagree with anything he wrote, please say why in a mature manner."
Are we all allowed to premptively try and ensure that there is no debate, by including statements such as "It’s no good for folk to invoke the hoary old metaphor of a few bad apples..." or "It won’t do simply to claim that the crimes..."???
Or is only the "writer" allowed to convict 100% of military members because of the crime of a very rare few?
Here, let me give it a try...
It is a REALITY, that the crimes of a very rare few are too many. Even the military members agree that one is too much. It’s no good for folk to scream loudly about the lack of punishment, and it won't do to simply ask the US military to leave.
Another reality is that unless there is mass murder occuring, the Asian alliance is vastly too important to the entire region. The US will not be asked to leave, nor will the vocal minority be able to dictate punishment of military members.
Every media outlet has an agenda. What is reported, how it is reported, and often when it is reported, is all written and timed to increase readership and invoke outrage. This writer personally knows that statements of "Japanese police were not allowed..." are false, as is other information reported. Yet, those loudest few take these reported "facts" and assume they are correct. It's not their fault, they simply don't have access to all the correct information.
Punishment needs to occur when laws are broken. And it most assuredly is occuring. The pace of investigations, turn-overs, etc., may not be to the liking of the general populace, but it is always within the scope of U.S and Japanese law, as well as the SOFA. However, there is one thing that is paramount. Every military member should not be painted with the same brush as a suspected, or even convicted, criminal. To do so simply reverts to a past time when people were stigmitized simply because of their sex, color of their skin, or religious beliefs. We are supposed to be beyond punishing everyone for the act of a few. Those of us who take our part as US Ambassadors seriously wish that the civilian population, both Japanese and other, took it the same way.
Posted in: Troubled times in Yokosuka
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Loki520
Now, are you bashing the Japanese? No, and you'll say it is because it is THIER country. Your right, it is their country. And even they can't seem to get a handle on the crime running rampant throughout their country. Which just goes to show you that EVERY CULTURE, ORGANIZATION, ETC..., has a small element that commit crimes. And yes, even foriegners on Japanese soil commit crimes.
Your "reality check" is based on a fantasy. The US Military is here to stay. This isn't the wizard of Oz, where if you say it enough times, it comes true. Instead of saying "US off the streets" or "Out of Japan", why don't you try finding a REALISTIC solution and participate in it's fruition?
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Loki520
Well.... now I can "share" my wonderful egg-caused flatulent scent with my friends? Do they have to accept it, or can I make it just sort of "be there" without any warning?
Man, now THIS is technology we've been needing for years!
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Loki520
Was he speaking in tounges?
And you should be glad. If he really wanted to, he could have recreated the ole' "washing of the feet"...
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Loki520
"there are a couple of shrines featuring vaginas somewhere"
As well there should be.
As for why the mikoshi is so small... we'll have to forego any stereotype jokes! Maybe it's modeled after an infant?
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Loki520
Some posters want us to believe that 3 of every 10 military members commit crimes? Put it like this... if a member of the HAWK does a crime, that is one out of a crew of 3200. What would the percentage be if you included the entire base?
3 of 10... simply delusional in their angst and desire to demean the US military.
Posted in: Do you think the U.S. military in Japan is doing all it can to prevent crimes by its personnel?
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Loki520
Don't forget... he crashed a plane during training. I think it was six total.
And Sushi... being a POW is serving. There is really only one sacrifice greater than that, and that would be death.
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Loki520
Yingling of Joytoy... Whatever that is.... Yea, she squats and makes a "M" with her tush and legs. Too bad the rest of her makes a zero.
Just about any of the SMAP crew and their damn commercials.
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Loki520
While I believe they are doing whatever they CAN, I have to admit that it is not enough. Even though it is only about .00001% (or less) of military members that commit crimes, that is still way to much.
The best thing they can do is revisit the overseas screening policy, and try to improve it.
They can also slam hard on anyone that breaks ANY regulations, policies, etc... Even minor military infractions need to be slammed hard. After all, the squared away Sailor/Marine/Soldier/Airman is not normally the one that eventually gets in trouble. There is usually SOMETHING that shows a disregard for policies. Don't even give them a chance to graduate from breaking policies to breaking laws. Part of this needs to be a change in overseas assignment for REPLACING personnel. If someone gets in trouble, ship 'em out and the assignment authorities should have to jump thru some hoops to get a replacement HERE within 30 or 60 days. This will alleviate commanding officers allowing small minor infractions to slide because they are worried about manning levels (and that is a HUGE concern for shipboard units).
However, locking up CNFJ or USFJ, or even the CO of CFAY or the ship is NOT a very smart move. You'll certainly make a point, but the fallout from arresting someone at this level, without THEM actually committing a crime, would not be worth the point made.
Posted in: Do you think the U.S. military in Japan is doing all it can to prevent crimes by its personnel?
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Loki520
Those darn punk kids who, at times when they think it's light traffic, that sit ON THE FLOOR. And then don't get up.
Packed train. 200 cattle standing up and grabbing the overhead rings. And just about 100% of the time, the guy right next to me has never even heard of deoderant. At least I'm taller than them, but I still have to smell it. And my poor wifey has her nose right at about that level.
Packed train. 200 cattle standing up and there is always one that deems himself important enough to want a 2 foot ring of space around him so he can shift his weight, move around, etc... I love it when they try and push back to get more room, find out that I ain't gonna move. The look on thier face is priceless when they turn around (6foot2inches, 280lbs of love - that's me!!).
And finally.... that vicious blue hair at Shiori station and her cursed handbag. Must weight 20lbs, I don't even know how she lifts it, much less swings it back and forth while getting on the train.
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Loki520
RomeoRamen...
They said Celeb's. Yoko Ono is not a celeb. She's a sponge off her husbands name, and a wart on Lennon's memory.
But, I am also tired of hearing about sponges and warts.
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Loki520
I got to agree with Wottock... I don't know her name, but that is one UGGGLLLLLYYY women, and she seems to be on everything. Doesn't matter how good the show might be, if she shows up, I'm changing the channel to anything else.
Don't worry. Like most Japanese "comedians", that little twirp in the underpants doing his dance is clearly at the end of his 15 minutes of fame. He'll soon go the way of Sanpei, Hiroshi, and just about every other dude that had a stupid gag bit that somehow got popular for a month or so.
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Loki520
Anyone thinking Mariah's song will revitalize baseball has got to be smokin something.
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