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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OzKen
Are Japan top 20? Of course they are. But who cares about what FIFA puts out, they are as corrupt as they come and no one takes them seriously.
Posted in: Japan rises into top 20 of FIFA rankings
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OzKen
People still debating this I see. The simple fact of the matter is Japan is a better team. The way they played in the first half would have made any soccer fan proud. The Koreans showed a lot of guts though and finished the game stronger, but I suspect Japan's Italian coach ordered his team to be more cautious and sit back, and it paid off in the end. Japan have been on the end of some ridiculous refereeing decisions in this tournament and have found an answer to all of them. That shows their character, this current Japan team is impressive and will continue to develop and be a major player in Brazil 2014 I suspect. Japanese football has come a long way in 20 years!
Posted in: Japan beats South Korea to set up Asian Cup final clash with Australia
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OzKen
Why would I bother on stats alone, like you do? I've watched the Premier League closely for over two decades, I don't need some ridiculous updated link to tell me who are the class goalkeepers in that league. You must be one of those people who believes everything FIFA says and the world rankings, jeez, you must follow them like they are god's written word also. In all seriousness, I judge players over two to three years, not on stats that relate to a third of one season. Mark Schwarzer is in the top three. The end.
Posted in: Japan, Jordan advance to Asian Cup quarterfinals
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OzKen
Injuries have just about killed any hopes in my opinion. But then again, with extra-time and penalty shootouts never say never I guess.
Posted in: Japan, Jordan advance to Asian Cup quarterfinals
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OzKen
Yes, maybe not. That is, maybe you do not follow the game closely enough to understand it well enough. But that's alright, no need to feel embarrassed, I've read much sillier comments. Schwarzer is in the top three goalkeepers in the EPL. That's the Premier League to the uninitiated like yourself. Arsenal have tried desperately to sign him, and it's only his good character which has prevented him from doing so. He could have whinged and sooked his way out of Fulham, but his professionalism prevented him from doing so which is why he still plays for them under Mark Hughes.
Posted in: Japan, Jordan advance to Asian Cup quarterfinals
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OzKen
I expect Japan to go on and win the tournament from here. They've improved with every game and yesterday's training match will put them in good stead against nearest rivals SK for supremacy in Asia. I don't see any other team getting close, and sadly that includes Australia who are now too slow and old.
Posted in: Japan, Jordan advance to Asian Cup quarterfinals
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OzKen
It happens everywhere. The English media are the worst by my experiences. They (England) severely lack class to be a serious contender yet the drums of victory beat every time and when they fail, they blame everything and everyone besides the players who aren't good enough. Japan will do well to not come last in their group. They have some good players and will be attractive to watch but Okada is a bad coach, and appointing him was a severely backwards step by the JFA.
Posted in: Okada confident Japan can reach World Cup semifinals
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OzKen
I happen to like the photo, however it does make him look submissive though doesn't it? It depicts the President as someone who has great respect and more importantly an equal...
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OzKen
I hope your death will be a quick death. RIP you poor soul...
Posted in: American soldier feared captured in Afghanistan
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OzKen
So the North Korean People's Republic Liberation Super Dooper Army does have combat experience after all; they have battled malnutrition for years. What a formidable opponent indeed. I wonder how many of them would desert in an event of a conflict?!? Little Kim must really be scratching his head now as what to do next...
Posted in: Army chief says U.S. able to fight N Korea if necessary
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OzKen
Nothing is wrong with that. I was just stating facts, and I try to make an opinion without any bias. Obviously I do a pretty good job, as I refer you to my user name for a clue to where I am from.
Posted in: Japan, Australia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
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OzKen
Australia had no intentions other than to get a draw out of the game and they achieved it. Ver Beek announced a 4-3-3 formation before the game but it was really a 4-5-1 formation. The Aussies smothered the Japanese in the midfield and the Japanese had no room to play. I counted only 3-4 chances in the entire game. Endo came closest smashing a volley straight at the Aussie keeper in the 2nd half. I think Japan needs to get rid of Okada. They need a European coach with world experience and better tactics and discipline. Okada is kidding himself if he thinks Japan can reach the SF's of the World Cup, they will lose all 3 games again under him. And why hasn't Takayuki Morimoto been brought into the squad? He plays for Catania in Serie A and has scored 3 goals for them this season. A much better striker than what was on show last night. Or what about Koki Mizuno who plays for Celtic? Honestly Okada doesn't know what he's doing. How about next time they try a 4-2-3-1 formation like the way Australia plays at home to great success. Japan can do much better than what they are doing right now, I am certain of that, and Okada needs to take responsibility for their shortcomings.
Posted in: Japan, Australia draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
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OzKen
Nobody cares about Crystal Palace. They'll never get close to be promoted again. As for Pommy football, it clearly lacks the technique and skill levels of other European leagues, with the exception of 2 or 3 teams. Looking forward to the new season of ACL. They've gotten rid of the nothing teams like those from Vietnam and have allowed more professional teams a go at this competition. Should be great to watch. Go Grampus!
Posted in: Gamba Osaka drawn into Group F for ACL
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OzKen
I think they are dumb enough. I wouldn't discount it happening in the future.
Posted in: Former President Bush touts son Jeb for top job
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OzKen
Man Yoo deserved their win last night. Their squad is so frighteningly strong, I think Sir Alex has described this particular squad as his strongest ever. That really is saying a lot.
Posted in: Manchester United wins Club World Cup final
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OzKen
I agree about plastic fans, it's all about marketing these days. I disagree about West Ham. They are a smaller club than Tottenham who play dull football. Unfortunately they look like they'll be in the Championship next season battling the likes of Plymouth and Preston.
Posted in: Manchester United wins Club World Cup final
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OzKen
It's a pity those shoes weren't golf shoes or steel caps. It's also a pity he wasn't accurate. Nevertheless, the symbolism of this journalist's gestures pretty much sums up the hatred the world has of the clown. Bush Jr is old news and history will judge him fairly to be a village idiot.
Posted in: Across Mideast, Arabs hail shoe-hurling journalist
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OzKen
Woops sorry about that. I'll try that again...
The shirt sponsor hasn't really hurt them. What has hurt them is, as you say, buying fringe players and paying them top end wages. Dyer, Bowyer, Parker, Bellamy, I mean c'mon, Curbishley was absolutely clueless to buy these crocks. However being a Newcastle Utd fan, I do thank him for relieving our club of the deadwood. If the Hammers do go down, they'll stay down because of the lawsuit. They really do need a cleanout of personnel.
Posted in: Manchester United arrives in Japan
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OzKen
Posted in: Manchester United arrives in Japan
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OzKen
You are clearly living in the past. West Ham are the most irritating team to watch in the PL, along with the dirty Mackems. Howaythelads!!! Go Gamba!
Posted in: Manchester United arrives in Japan