JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
-
- 秘書及び業務サポート
- 加治金属工業株式会社, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥4.0M / Year
-
- 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
-
- ALT - Mie Prefecture - Yokkaichi City - June start
- NPO法人グローバル教育推進機構（GLAD), Mie
- Salary: ¥230,000 / Month For a full working month. Some months differ.
3
Terry Tibbs
Absolutely disgraceful. The Japanese trait of the people traditionally not going against the grain of government decisions, prevent and render the road to prosperity and recovery virtually useless.
We have the tax rises, and in the end will have pay for this aid spending. Money which Japan cannot afford to spend as the country is in debt. Politicians continue to line their pockets and many Tohuku people continue to struggle.
Why hasn't this money been churned into the successful allocation of debris and the ongoing nuclear power plant problems? And while decisions such as these are made, more importantly WHY aren't the people using their voices and able power to do something about it? The Japanese people have always been a proud race and place an enormous emphasis on honor. Where is the honor of abandoning your fellow citizens in their time of need?
Posted in: Japan pledges $7.4 billion aid for Mekong development
2
Terry Tibbs
@ Minello7: There are are 30 million smokers in Japan. Some smokers consume more than one pack a day but for the heck of it let's say they each buy a pack a day. The cigarette tax here in Japan is one of the lowest in the world. Add 150 yen per pack in tax, multiply that by 30,000,000 , and 356 days in a year, and come back and type in a comment how much money in revenue the government can make in one year. Instead of placing the tax on essential items required to survive, it should at least be considered that cancer sticks be taxed first.
Posted in: Ozawa again criticizes Noda over consumption tax bill
2
Terry Tibbs
Whilst I can admire a leader who stands firm in his decision, I believe that the very least he should place a higher tax on cigarettes and other luxury items that people do not require to survive before raising the tax to 10% . Just think about how many packets of cigarettes people in this country consume. Raise the price of a pack 100 yen. There are approximately 30 million people who light up the cancer sticks in Japan... do the math.
Article Unavailable
0
Terry Tibbs
> sakuralaMAR. 12, 2012 - 04:05PM JST *I should also add, that if that plant were to have a meltdown, there is a very good chance that it would pollute the largest lake in Japan. The water from this lake is used for a large chunk or agriculture and manufactoring which if tainted, would have a large-scale affect on Japan's food and economy. *
Absolutely. Nearly every prefecture surrounding lake Biwako receives it's water supply from it. Contamination could be catastrophic. Unfortunately there will always be a threat from nuclear plants as this country is the most seismically active in the ring of fire and has many nuclear plants providing energy. A double edged sword as Japan receives 50% of its energy from nuclear power and relies upon it heavily. I believe there is never a better time then now for Japan to begin decommissioning the most "at risk" plants and look for other ways to harness energy. The downside however, is it takes a very long time to fully decommission one plant, let alone many of them and there simply are not alternative energy sources that fulfill its large consumption needs.
Posted in: 259 citizens file suit to block restart of reactors in Fukui
3
Terry Tibbs
The Mayor denying that the event never took place is appalling and an absolute disgrace. HOWEVER It is wrong to generalize and use the word "Japan" as this article is only the statement of this nitwit imbecile of a over-nationalistic mayor. (Although I do not doubt there are many in denial)
Posted in: China complains to Japan over Nagoya mayor's Nanjing massacre denial
1
Terry Tibbs
Had a few fights in JP and in OZ in Thai boxing.. I'd love to show him what deep bruising really is. But seriously though, what do you expect? Serves themselves right for continued, unjust harassment.
Posted in: 3 anti-whalers injured after Japanese crew throw hooks, bamboo poles at them
1
Terry Tibbs
They are eco-terrorists tarnishing the reputation of decent, law abiding Australian people abroad. Brandishing a pirate flag, they resort to extreme, unjust measures in their quest to protect the ocean equivalent of a large herd of cows. They are also culturally insensitive of Japan and its traditions regarding whaling, which has spanned hundreds of years. They also draw their main support (not all) from racist, uneducated "believe everything in the media" cowboy Australians mostly from the Byron bay area and use the people power primarily consisting of bogan, beer swindling, pirates to achieve beyond childish stunts such as boarding of vessels in protest and hurling rancid butter at the whaling fleet.
I am not for whaling, or against it for that matter, but they have suicide bombed the public perception of Australians who live abroad as a raving pack of lawless lowlife louts.
Posted in: Do you consider the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd to be eco-terrorists?
6
Terry Tibbs
>
Australia is a free country is it not? Freedom to speak ones own right and thoughts. So, from one Australian to another, lets be tolerant of other peoples beliefs, culture and thought processes regardless of where they come from without looking like a clown dragging down the rest of us. Lets stick to the topic at hand here, boarding the Japanese ship. It is illegal. Japan found a loophole to whale in the legal system and are exploiting it. So what? Boarding another vessel is straight out piracy mate, and its not on. Australia has taken them to court so let justice run its course.
Posted in: 3 Sea Shepherd activists detained aboard Japanese whaling vessel
6
Terry Tibbs
I am not for whaling or against it either, however it is absolutely outrageous and uncalled for jumping onto the Japanese vessel in protest. Australian government has taken the Japanese whaling commission to court so they so just bloody well leave the whalers alone until justice has taken course. I am an Australian citizen but am disgusted with such ridiculous actions. SS were also refused entry into Fremantle port (Aus) for not taking down their pirate flag when asked to... how pathetic. They should be fortunate that the Japanese didn't shoot them dead in self defense because If I am correct, a vessel is equivalent to ones own premises.
Posted in: 3 Sea Shepherd activists detained aboard Japanese whaling vessel
-3
Terry Tibbs
Whilst I personally believe this man to be a waste of sperm and precious air we breathe, After reading the article, I think this time he has actually conjured up something useful in his nationalistic, scrambled egg for a Nihonjinrin cranium.
This is exactly what Japan has to do in order to counteract China and bolster up the countries defense.
However is this were to happen, China would immediately cease all trade with Japan including much needed rare earths that are a key component in creating electronic goods, microchips and many other goods which, when combined, form the main pillar of Japanese economic growth.
Perhaps China is thinking the same way in relation to the islands. Aside from gas fields and natural resources surrounding them, China see the Senkaku islands as a stepping stone in order to build a base and encircle Taiwan which is most definitely in its sights in the near future.
My view of Ishihara has shifted dramatically after reading this, and truly hope the governing party considers something like this in the near future.
Posted in: LDP's Ishihara wants base on China-claimed islands
-2
Terry Tibbs
Absolutely shocking. BABY POWDER. Below the limit or not, no parent is going to fee their baby tainted powder knowingly. On the flip side it is honorable by Meiji to check, announce and recall their produce. If the powder was tainted 200 km from the plant, then this only reinforces my hardened resolve not to consume anything from the tofuku region.unfortunately, I think we have all eaten the radiation in small doses at least.
Posted in: Traces of radioactive cesium found in Meiji baby formula
-5
Terry Tibbs
As the world increases its security around train holding yards to prevent acts of vandalism and potential terrorism, Japan's train yards remain a walk in the park for graffiti vandals worldwide to exploit and deface at will. I can jump half of the fences (which many have no barbed wire I have observed) into the holding yards here and strap a bomb underneath any train carriage, walk away and no one would be none the wiser.
Japan desperately needs to beef up its security for its transit system quick smart because all the useless finger print scanning, alien card checks and immigration "security checks" are doing absolutely nothing to prevent attacks of vandalism on its train lines.
Japan is known as the "holy grail of asia" for these graffiti vandals and the government needs to save face by beefing up the security before another London bombings style attack happens here in Japan, giving the population something to be concerned about in addition to the economy, Natural disaster recovery, and other important issues THAT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN PREVENT UNLIKE THIS PROBLEM!!!!
Posted in: Vandals target metro subway lines nationwide
0
Terry Tibbs
instead of*
Posted in: LDP leader considers censure motion against Noda over TPP decision
0
Terry Tibbs
And Japan needs a better government that embraces change and or takes concrete action instead or constant deliberation.
Like it or not the world is changing constantly, and these men are trying to stop the change any way they can in order to keep the power within their grasp. Unfortunately for them they will lose in their endeavor to remain stagnant and prevent change. Change is absolutely 100% inevitable and on a personal level, let me say it again ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, I am thoroughly enjoying viewing them squirm.
Posted in: LDP leader considers censure motion against Noda over TPP decision
1
Terry Tibbs
I applaud Mr. Noda wholeheartedly not for just for simply joining the talk, but for getting up of his backside and doing what great leaders do by taking solid action, not just voicing a smoke-sheild array of promises without moving of his perch. This man takes the pie out the sky and eats it. He talks the talk and actually walks the walk. Regardless of the outcome of these talks and those who oppose his decision to enter them, you have to acknowledge and applaud the man for putting his thoughts into motion ultimately showing he is at least making an effort to turn the economic situation around for the better.
Posted in: Noda says Japan will enter discussions toward joining TPP talks
3
Terry Tibbs
Spot on. The industry along with others will be forced to change and would have no choice but to improve and become competitive which is good news for the average consumer. Sit back and think about the word change. Times change along with industry and products. Take apple for example, I was one of the first around with the new iPhone 4 last year and my Japanese colleagues and family were reluctant to buy one. They didn't want a part of it simply because it was foreign. Now every man and his dog has one and it has left the rival companies scrambling to produce something that will appeal over the iPhone. Same apllies to the farming sector, instead of remaining stagnant and producing below average product, it will be forced to compete in price and quality. Its time for people to have a drink a glass of cement, harden up their resolve around the TTP and produce agriculture that is worthy and competitive.
Posted in: Japan to join TPP talks, media report
0
Terry Tibbs
It does indeed contradict Japans cultural core value of being considerate and beneficial for the whole population not just the minority. People need to step back and think about the overall picture here.
For those opposed please let your eyes cop some bold print typed below...
**** 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE****
That should do it. Now you can see why the average consumer has a little reason to complain about paying 500 yen for a below average tomato.
Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms
1
Terry Tibbs
As a Gold Coaster myself, it is a great opportunity for the people to learn more about Japanese culture and increase interest in traveling to Japan. Good for both countries.
Posted in: Cool Japan Program announced for Gold Coast Film Festival
0
Terry Tibbs
Aspects of their life * should have checked the preview but regardless of grammatical errors I think you catch my drift!
Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms
1
Terry Tibbs
Yubaru is 100 percent correct. These farmers make a fortune while the general population get slugged with overpriced goods. Do you realy want to fork out extra hard earned cash flow with the upcoming 5% tax rise to pay for around 500¥ for 2 tomatoes? What an utter load of horse feaces it would be to suggest otherwise. I like Japan and its elderly population just as much as my own countries (Britain & Australia), however it is the same back home, this country will be better off when all the power and money driven older nihonjinrin politicians and the like become extinct via a comet of revolution and adaption. Generally thinking outside the square is extremely beneficial in all aspects of your life and it would help the Japanese people in many aspects of there life if they did this.
Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms