Tim_Fox said...

Tim_Fox at 08:59 PM JST - 9th June

Bento: "Most Westerners(unless they travel alone) lack the subtlety required to use and preserve mixed sex bathing.In their enjoyment of it they destroy it."

There are a great deal of Westerners who try to follow local customs in groups. I take issue with the word most and would like to…

Posted in Foreign nudists flock to Gunma hot spring resort at 08:59 PM JST - 9th June
Tim_Fox at 08:43 PM JST - 27th May

IvanCoughalot wrote: "Talent" US Style: Sammy Davis Jr. Multi-instrumentalist, singer, actor, dancer, impressionist, author. "Talent" japan Style: Junichi Ushida. Doesn't wear socks.

Let's amend this because the US does not always fare so well: "Talent" US Style: Brittany Spears, pop singer and ex-rehab patient "Talent" Japan Style: Kiyoshi Hikawa, Enka…

Posted in Idiocy versus intelligence on Japanese quiz shows at 08:43 PM JST - 27th May
Tim_Fox at 09:19 PM JST - 12th December

Although spoken but a much smaller number of people, Japanese is a widely spoken language throughout the world. I suggest you Goggle this. Remember Toshihide Masukawa was chosen to be a prize winner, he did not choose to become a prize winner nor represent Japan. I sense a little too…

Posted in Physics requires the ability to think creatively using mathematical formulas, so English isn't essential to pursue theoretical physics in Japan. at 09:19 PM JST - 12th December
Tim_Fox at 09:56 PM JST - 11th December

Why does Prof Taichi Kugo feel any need to defend his esteemed colleague? His colleague won a Nobel Prize! That's good enough for me. That is a personal and professional choice for Toshihide Masukawa to make about whether he wants to learn English or pursue it for professional reasons. He…

Posted in Physics requires the ability to think creatively using mathematical formulas, so English isn't essential to pursue theoretical physics in Japan. at 09:56 PM JST - 11th December
Tim_Fox at 11:04 PM JST - 21st November

The only reason for high numbers such as 40-1 is the cost. My opinion is that in General Education a class would ideally be 20-1. Since it's not possible due to cost, Japanese policy makers (not that any will read any of these posts unfortunately ... or fortunately depending on…

Posted in More than 100,000 bullying cases at schools in FY 2007 at 11:04 PM JST - 21st November
Tim_Fox at 10:59 PM JST - 21st November

I don't work at private school. I work at a special education public school. Most days are good, but I have witnessed fights, have been hit, and seen chairs fly across my room. Just like they do in Japan, Special Education classes are smaller (12 students maximum) with a paraprofessional.…

Posted in More than 100,000 bullying cases at schools in FY 2007 at 10:59 PM JST - 21st November
Tim_Fox at 09:39 PM JST - 21st November

I am not prepared to assume that the Japanese case of bullying is much different than the US case of bullying at schools. The outstanding difference is that Japanese schools have more high stakes testing (getting more and more in US schools), the culture of the group (in the US…

Posted in More than 100,000 bullying cases at schools in FY 2007 at 09:39 PM JST - 21st November
Tim_Fox at 08:34 PM JST - 19th September

Homosexuals, heathens, and right wing extremists said in one breath! I have a real problem with this guy. Always easier to point the finger at others instead of at yourself, right?

In Japan though, the real issue is and has always been the inadequate or lack of psychiatric medical treatment.…

Posted in Stalking the predators at 08:34 PM JST - 19th September
Tim_Fox at 11:18 AM JST - 20th July

It's harmless escapism and a great outlet for creativity. It beats the hell out of boredom, too many drugs, or getting into fights...

Posted in Cosplayers get set for world summit at 11:18 AM JST - 20th July
Tim_Fox at 01:33 AM JST - 20th July

So tell me a little more about how she is cocky or arrogant. Is she like a Japanese equivalent of John McKenroe who ruined American tennis for several years?

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