JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Assistant Language Teacher - TOKYO - late-March start
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Part Time Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥9,000 / Day per 4 class shift
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Ramzel
I am kind of surprised to hear all these people calling a 70 year old woman an "idiot" or "fool". As one gets older, one tends to be a bit less observant and that is what these crooks were counting on.
Posted in: Woman conned out of nearly Y4.5 mil in bank transfer scam
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Ramzel
It's not just Japan that keeps their worst case scenarios quiet. Any government would want to avert mass panic.
Posted in: Gov't kept silent on worst-case scenario at height of nuclear crisis
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Ramzel
Good idea, next time you go to the hospital, tell them that you refuse to use any products that use Olympus lenses... oh wait... that is nearly all of them (70%+).
Posted in: Woodford to sue Olympus, citing lack of investor support to get his job back
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Ramzel
Radiation is naturally everywhere...
Posted in: Traces of radioactive cesium found in Meiji baby formula
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Ramzel
I'm with NeoJamal - It's like saying "We got a great assignment for you in NYC, but you will live in a nice place up in the Bronx"
Posted in: Japanese cities most costly for Asia expats: survey
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Ramzel
If you consider growth in China, despite a bit stumped in comparison in 2011, taxation for corps in HK and Spore, as well as Asian location, then Japan is a poor choice for regional HQs. For sustainable business with a solid product, however, it is an excellent choice.
Posted in: Gov't, DPJ settle on tax increase plan
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Ramzel
Presto345 - I said that Japan has the lowest SALES TAX in the developed nations, not general TAXES. Germany: The rate of value-added tax rate generally in force in Germany is 19%. A reduced tax rate of 7% applies e.g. on sales of certain foods, books and magazines, flowers and transports. Sales tax in the UK and Italy is 20 percent, in France it is 19.6 percent. US: New York 8.875%. Los Angeles, 8.75%. Chicago, 9.75%. Houston, 8.25%. Phoenix, 9.30%. Philadelphia, 8.00%. San Antonio, 8.125%
THUS: JAPAN IS LOWEST ATM.
Posted in: Gov't, DPJ settle on tax increase plan
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Ramzel
I wouldn't say that 4% in the 40% income bracket is peanuts. It is still a 10% increase on taxes and will account for a rather large sum of money. If the bottom gets the same 4% increase, yes, it will definitely be much harder felt. I agree on not taxing essentials such as food and health care related. Whilst it may be a burden to you, clothes and education would fall into the increase, imo. Otherwise, you may as well argue that housing is essential and thus a tax increase should not be applied to house purchases/rent/services...
Posted in: Gov't, DPJ settle on tax increase plan
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Ramzel
In addition, rather than increasing income tax, I would say that they should increase sales tax instead. If they raised it by 2.5% to 7.5% it would still be one of the lowest in the developed world and get you a 50% increase in sales tax revenue... (well some people may cut some spending, but in theory). Personally, I may try to earn less to fall into a different income bracket if they tax 4% more across the board. Also does 4% apply to all tax paying people? In that case also the low income people (less than 1.95M) who pay 5% would have to pay 80% more taxes!
Posted in: Gov't, DPJ settle on tax increase plan
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Ramzel
Pawatan - from the way they describe it it looks like 4% overall tax increase. So the brackets will max out at 44% INCOME TAX... In Japan you have all these other taxes, like ward taxes, so to the people who make 18M +, they will walk home with less than half after all that... Good riddance.
Posted in: Gov't, DPJ settle on tax increase plan
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Ramzel
Whilst I agree that we have to phase out nuclear power in the future, for now there are no viable alternatives. All the "clean" energy sources are not efficient enough as of today. If we think back to 3/11 there were several gas/coal/oil plants/refineries/storage facilities that blew up on the spot... remember that? I believe it was around 3-4. If we relied on these "dirty" facilities more, then 1) Air & water pollution would be much higher and 2) those plants would go up in flames every time there is a strong earth quake. The ridiculous proposal by that Italian demonstrator is just not thought through. Yes, nuclear power is not 100% safe, but it is safer and much more efficient than anything else that we have for now. (look at the air/water pollution in China due to coal burning).
Posted in: Demonstrators challenge gov't to build nuclear plant in Tokyo
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Ramzel
"The thing is, a company is just a piece of paper. It doesn't make mistakes, its employees do. I'm not saying that this is a good idea (or not) but the money has to come from somewhere or the company will be bankrupt. In which case the retirees will see their pensions cut anyway." Exactly. A company is a bunch of people working together to sell some sort of service or product. It is the management and employees that made the mistakes after all.
Posted in: TEPCO considers cutting pensions to pay compensation
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Ramzel
So - in the last 6 months we didn`t build any new reactors right? So... how come we have enough power now? Yes, AC consumption will be a bit down, but it is still hot today in Kanto...
Posted in: Gov't lifts restrictions on power use in and around Tokyo
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Ramzel
Basically, we never actually had a power shortage.
Posted in: Gov't lifts restrictions on power use in and around Tokyo
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Ramzel
At at time when the country needs cash flow, no need to do extra curricular activities. Cut spending, focus on reconstruction and equalizing the yen. I don`t feel like paying more taxes for silly space missions...
Posted in: Japan test fires Venus probe engine
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Ramzel
Don`t forget people - for boat owners you have to put aside about 10% of the purchase price for maintenance, per year. For this one, perhaps 5% as it is smaller and you do not need a crew. Anything larger than this and 10% it is.
Great buy though... one day.
Posted in: Toyota cruiser
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Ramzel
@CrazyJoe - With a random field study, any success below 51% is a bust.
Posted in: Earthquake prediction still stymies scientists
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Ramzel
Maybe the evidence was washed away in the tsunami?
Posted in: Murder trial interrupted by earthquake resumes; defendant acquitted
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Ramzel
The tablet P looks just like a Nintendo DS...
Posted in: Take two tablets
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Ramzel
I have to emphasize most and popular again. Womens soccer/football isn't as popular as mens. However if you look at ice skating, it is the opposite and women have the advantage. I am not ignoring any of your examples.
Posted in: Bolt is human; his sport's rules are not