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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The758
While I wouldn't be caught dead with one of their CDs, I have to admit there are a few Johhny's tunes out there that I like. To me, the secret to tollerating them is to just listen to the music- don't look at their faces or outfits and for goodness sake don't watch them dance.
As for New Years .. I'm looking forward to the hatsuuri Lots of bargains to be found :) The shrines and temples are usually so full of people I think I'll avoid them this year.
Posted in: Johnny's boy bands join lineup for 'Kohaku Uta Gassen'
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The758
How about someone who's soft all around?
Posted in: Saki Fukuda looking for a man who is soft on outside and strong on inside
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The758
I had a police officer as a student a few years back. Funny guy; he was supposed to be a pretty good marksman. His most memorable quote: "I hate criminals."
Posted in: Odds stacked against police in solving Shimane, Chiba student murders
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The758
Remember when systems came with a game?
Posted in: Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
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The758
I hate it when people clip their nails on the train. Yes, I've seen it. Some women put on makeup to get attention, so I just ignore them.
The absolute worst behavior I've seen is people spitting on the floor in buses and trains. I will not stand for that, no matter what country, and have called out several people for doing it.
Posted in: Do it at home: Train manners in Japan
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The758
Some Western manners are foreign to the Japanese. "Ladies first" is probably #1. I can't count how many women I've surprised by letting them go first ... and it's a great way to flatter them ;)
I've given my seat to elderly women on the train before, but the Japanese have that characteristic enryo (遠慮) so you have to ask 2 or 3 times or almost shove them into your seat. I've even been refused!
Posted in: Is chivalry dead on Tokyo trains?
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The758
I'm surprised a cop was even there. 95% of the time when I walk by a koban it has that "we're on patrol" sign on the desk. Does that mean they're inside sleeping?
Posted in: Cop arrested for breaking into female cop’s apartment in Chiba
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The758
Also, AA is the only American airline to have never filed for bankrupcy. JAL should stick with a stable airline.
Posted in: Delta, SkyTeam offer $1 billion to Japan Airlines
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The758
On the one hand I wouldn't mind if JAL partnered with Delta, seeing as how I wouldn't have to suffer on AA anymore. On the other, even though SkyTeam is the second largest alliance out there, it doesn't have a stellar list of characters. Perhaps JAL would be best to stick with OneWorld.
Posted in: Delta, SkyTeam offer $1 billion to Japan Airlines
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The758
Some girls I talked to in the past spoke of poking roving hands with needles, which seemed to work :)
Posted in: Cop arrested for molesting woman on train
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The758
That's a cute teddy bear
Posted in: Erika Sawajiri gives up studying for Spanish nightlife
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The758
If one of the victims was a family member of mine, I would've seen him sent to the firing squad, or better yet a beheading. He showed no remorse, why should I spend my tax money to feed and house him in prison for the rest of his undeserved life?
That's just my opinion, however. I'm sure there are people out there who disagree with it.
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The758
I sincerely hope they won't
Posted in: Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open
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The758
Oh my ... : )
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The758
I agree with him bowing ... but in the photo the combination bow/handshake looks quite awkward.
Posted in: Should President Barack Obama have bowed to the emperor while he was in Japan?
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The758
Then said "HI BIG DADDY!" and given him a slap on the back.
Posted in: Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington
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The758
OT but, when was the imperial palace ever bombed?
Posted in: Emperor, on 20th anniversary of accession, concerned young people forgetting history
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The758
Somewhat in the area is Inuyama Castle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuyama_Castle It's made of wood, not concrete, and supposed to be quite nice, if a little small
Posted in: Komaki: Culture, sex and death
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The758
So much for the separation of church and state
Posted in: Bishops shape U.S. health care bill
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The758
He could also be referring to the Japan of days gone in which people worked hard and studied hard. Now the young people are frivilous, easily bored and uninterested in anything for more than 2 minutes.
If he thinks it's bad now, wait until the kids of today have their own kids- we haven't even begun to see the worst yet.
Posted in: Emperor, on 20th anniversary of accession, concerned young people forgetting history