franz: In the U.S., ATMs are on every block, open 24/7 and still I have not had one run out of cash on me. This type of downtime would be unacceptable in most other countries. Besides, Japan has the nice fancy ATMs, why not just put in a bigger cash…
Usually some kind of community service, counseling classes, etc. Typically seen for juvenile offendors, petty violations and paricularly for DUI/DWAI types of crimes. Don't know if Japan's criminal justice system even has this, seems they are more interested in gaijin bike theft crime than drunk drivers?
Seiryu at 01:52 AM JST - 15th May
NGO = Non-Governmental organization
NPO = Non-profit organization
These are registered like any other legal entity. Also, instead of .co.jp you get to have a .or.jp / .gr.jp.
Posted in Tokyo gov't to offer aid to NPOs helping non-Japanese residents at 01:52 AM JST - 15th May
Seiryu at 01:44 AM JST - 15th May
http://www.japantoday.com/search/train
Posted in Man dies after being hit by truck, several cars in Ibaraki at 01:44 AM JST - 15th May
Seiryu at 01:19 AM JST - 15th May
Now, if this product was from China (or some other country, like beef from the US)...
Posted in Insecticide found mixed in canned coffee sold in Tokyo at 01:19 AM JST - 15th May
Seiryu at 02:27 PM JST - 13th May
Fortunately, the U.S. seems to be better at giving humanitarian aid to other countries than in our own.
Maybe the Myanmar military is afraid that FEMA will get involved and make it worse :O.
Posted in Bush says world should condemn Myanmar's handling of cyclone at 02:27 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 02:21 PM JST - 13th May
Doesn't NHK hold all the broadcast licenses for sumo, or something like that?
Posted in Asashoryu roars back; 2nd win for Hakuho at 02:21 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 02:18 PM JST - 13th May
It's like Meijer...
Posted in Supermarket operator Seiyu starts selling Dell PCs at 02:18 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 02:15 PM JST - 13th May
franz: In the U.S., ATMs are on every block, open 24/7 and still I have not had one run out of cash on me. This type of downtime would be unacceptable in most other countries. Besides, Japan has the nice fancy ATMs, why not just put in a bigger cash…
Posted in BTMU reports major ATM glitch as it introduces new computer system at 02:15 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 02:12 PM JST - 13th May
I always knew that alcohol was healthy for you. And now this!
Posted in Asahi, Kagome to launch fizzy, low-alcohol vegetable drink at 02:12 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 02:03 PM JST - 13th May
Table for two, please
Posted in 'Yong-sama lunch box' to be sold at Seven-Eleven at 02:03 PM JST - 13th May
Seiryu at 01:56 PM JST - 13th May
Usually some kind of community service, counseling classes, etc. Typically seen for juvenile offendors, petty violations and paricularly for DUI/DWAI types of crimes. Don't know if Japan's criminal justice system even has this, seems they are more interested in gaijin bike theft crime than drunk drivers?
Posted in Convenience store robber repents after 5 minutes at 01:56 PM JST - 13th May