MichaelJP said...

MichaelJP at 08:20 AM JST - 31st July

This happens all the time in the Japanese TV and entertainment industry, but most young "talent" consider it part of the career development process.

Posted in Fuji TV announcer reprimanded for sexual harassment in South Africa at 08:20 AM JST - 31st July
MichaelJP at 03:47 PM JST - 21st July

Japan is... nice the way it is. I would hate to see it get taken over by a totalitarian style government and everyone's freedoms get taken away.

I don't think the DPJ is campaigning for a totalitarian government that will take away everyone's freedoms. Everyone is well aware of…

Posted in Aso dissolves lower house for Aug 30 general election at 03:47 PM JST - 21st July
MichaelJP at 07:38 PM JST - 19th July

The government should simply cut back on its massive spending. Problem solved. We all no there's no chance of that happening though.

Posted in Tax revenue fall couldn't come at worse time at 07:38 PM JST - 19th July
MichaelJP at 09:29 AM JST - 19th July

Regarding Japan wishing to double-tax Amazon.com, making them effectively pay tax both in the U.S. and in Japan and therefore putting them at a significant competitive disadvantage, this could make their business -- based on slim profit margins -- untenable here. It would be a pity if they pulled out…

Posted in Tax revenue fall couldn't come at worse time at 09:29 AM JST - 19th July
MichaelJP at 04:24 PM JST - 15th July

LOL, I've seen exactly this false accusation on a train. A girl pushed against then yelled at some likely looking meek middle-aged guy and the JR staff at the next station nearly pulled him off but fortunately an older lady who was sitting down had witnessed it and she said…

Posted in Man sentenced to prison for groping insists on his innocence at 04:24 PM JST - 15th July
MichaelJP at 10:09 AM JST - 1st July

I have found a couple of smaller ones that are extremely good. The guys really do make a strong effort on your behalf, especially to get you a good salary and a good job match, which is also good business for them too because I guess their sign-on commission is…

Posted in What is your experience with executive recruiters? Do they care about you or not? at 10:09 AM JST - 1st July
MichaelJP at 07:00 PM JST - 20th June

what happened to the rest of it?

Be afraid, be very afraid.

Posted in Teeth of tyrannosaurus ancestor dating back 140 mil years found in Hyogo at 07:00 PM JST - 20th June
MichaelJP at 03:21 PM JST - 16th June

Does this mean anyone who visits North Korea won't be allowed into Japan? Seems a bit harsh.

Posted in Japan decides on additional sanctions on N Korea at 03:21 PM JST - 16th June
MichaelJP at 07:25 PM JST - 7th June

Chen was quoted as telling Nikai that Beijing took note of Japan’s high level of interest in the issue.

That's a non-statement if ever I heard one!

Posted in Japan, China to set up body on intellectual property rights at 07:25 PM JST - 7th June
MichaelJP at 10:22 AM JST - 30th May

Where are they even getting the resources to build these missiles and nukes? Its not like they have much disposable income, and I doubt you can construct WMDs from starving peasants and propoganda. Actually, I wonder if the nuke was a distraction and any attack on South Korea would involve…

Posted in NKorea test-fires another missile; slams Security Council at 10:22 AM JST - 30th May