Orchid64 said...

Orchid64 at 01:12 PM JST - 7th January

@robbienz: Japan doesn't want skilled foreign employees. They want people who will do the grunt work at lower rates than Japanese people.

Regarding the 12,000 yen hand out, it's silly and I'm sure most people feel the same way, but they won't turn down free cash.

Posted in What do you think of the government's plan to give a Y12,000 cash handout to members of the public in an effort to stimulate the economy? at 01:12 PM JST - 7th January
Orchid64 at 01:35 PM JST - 25th December

It seems a lot of commenters have no idea about the variety of foreigners in Japan. Most permanent residents are descendants of Japanese folks who were born in South America or other countries who quality for permanent residence based on their ancestry. Most of them work in factories and do…

Posted in Gov't to help foreigners amid worsening employment at 01:35 PM JST - 25th December
Orchid64 at 01:23 PM JST - 24th December

@escape_artist Jesus did exist if you believe the best archaeological evidence. Whether he was a messiah, a prophet, or whatever is a matter of opinion, but it's as close to fact as possible that he existed as a human being at some point in history.

I don't understand why this…

Posted in Ginza at 01:23 PM JST - 24th December
Orchid64 at 01:28 PM JST - 18th December

The main issue is that, while Japan may not need these temporary workers now, the current climate of crisis is not going to be permanent. It's not so simple a situation as to solve the problem by sending the foreign workers back to their home countries because they time may…

Posted in 26 cities request emergency support for foreign workers at 01:28 PM JST - 18th December
Orchid64 at 03:28 PM JST - 12th December

What did musicians do to earn a living before technology allowed their work to be recorded and distributed? They were paid by the performance or by the work. When a work was commissioned, the composer did not get paid for every performance.

Artists and their distributors have been on a…

Posted in Creative industries get ready for an offensive in copyright war at 03:28 PM JST - 12th December
Orchid64 at 07:13 PM JST - 10th December

Isn't it premature to be talking about whether or not we can believe in Obama's change? He's not really in a position to do anything yet given that he is not the president. The writer of this piece seems to be pre-judging rather seriously. It's important to remember that George…

Posted in Where is Obama's change we can believe in? at 07:13 PM JST - 10th December
Orchid64 at 01:55 PM JST - 9th December

Setting aside the fact that few readers are qualified to diagnose or cure anyone or anything, there is the fact that we don't know what is wrong with her. How can we recommend anything? It's tantamount to being told someone has a bodily illness and asked to help them get…

Posted in What's your recommendation for helping Crown Princess Masako recover fully from whatever is ailing her? at 01:55 PM JST - 9th December
Orchid64 at 07:15 PM JST - 3rd December

It's not illegal to bike on the sidewalk if there are signs saying it is okay to bike on the sidewalk.

The laws regarding cycling in the street or sidewalk are purposefully ambiguous so that the police have the latitude to act as they please. In some places, being in…

Posted in Cyclists using phones to be fined up to Y50,000 at 07:15 PM JST - 3rd December
Orchid64 at 06:46 PM JST - 3rd December

From a personal viewpoint, I can say my experience concurs with the author's perceptions. I've noticed an increase in the number of people who are serious and aggressive about improving their skill set and are willing to pay more for private lessons with qualified teachers to get them.

Also, keep…

Posted in Strong year ahead for language schools at 06:46 PM JST - 3rd December
Orchid64 at 06:41 PM JST - 3rd December

Guns are not entirely illegal in Japan. Hunting guns are legal. Most people don't have them, but it is possible to get them. These guys made their own, but it wouldn't be surprising to see future crimes committed with guns in Japan as the number of poor people increases and…

Posted in Two elderly men arrested for robbing supermarket in Sapporo at 06:41 PM JST - 3rd December