JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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Confrontation
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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- Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanto region
- RCS (RCSコーポレーション), Kanto
- Salary: ¥180,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month includes performance bonus
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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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VoXman
I can't understand how all these countries allowed the Chinese security guards to operate in their country. What were they going to do arrest a citizen? All they could possibly do is act as a human shield. I think its right that Japan, said No, we got this. We are fully capable of controlling protesters in our own country. And I dare say I have witnessed it. The J-Police can take down a riot faster than the Chinese did. Besides if they let the China Police in for any reason, even for diplomatic feel good reasons. The Ultra right Black Van people would use it as an excuse to jump in with their Katana's (baseball bats)....
Posted in: Japan won't let Chinese security guards accompany Olympic torch relay in Nagano
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VoXman
greenteaonsens
I've seen weirder things than that in the Diaei and on train-platforms at 5am.
Posted in: Porn producers arrested for filming at McDonald's in Saitama
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VoXman
Ok I just want to say to the customer who called the police. What a hater! First class front row seat to see a real action porn, and you called the police. What a hater.
Posted in: Porn producers arrested for filming at McDonald's in Saitama
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VoXman
Sorry, posters look like my post was removed. So you have to glean was VOR is referring to. Lack of competition is what causes this.
Posted in: Troubled times in Yokosuka
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VoXman
From the makers of DHA comes Stiffie. The fruity drink made with Vitamin V.
I think it will catch on with the silver hairs...
Posted in: Drink up
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VoXman
Seriously folks, If this article is true. Then this guys has got to be the most diabolical, purely insane man (non Japanese) in Japan. he killed a taxi driver ..then ran into a panchinko parlor (oh wait there are none on that side of town. They are a half mile through the HONCH over on blue street RT27. But the article says he ran into a mythical panchinko parlor that doesn't exist in Shiori. Cleaned himself up and then grabbed ANOTHER taxi..minus the money he clearly didn't take from the first one ...oh wait he picked up to fine honey's along the way. Diabolical AND a mad playa! Teach me that one. He covered his face and the next taxi driver recognized him later as the killer. Or was it one of those mistaken identities. Would it be too far of a stretch to say that cabbies think all Blacks folks look alike? The article is a shameful attempt to sell newspapers...like a National Enquirer does...same crap, no color photos. It's beneath and serious news organization to repeat rumors and unsubstantiated information.
Posted in: U.S. murder suspect went to pachinko parlor, then met girls after crime
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VoXman
I see it everyday. Seems like some mothers in Japan feel nothing will happen to their children. kids running wild through the store. Wrestling and tackling each other. Supermarkets are play grounds for kids. It drives my wife nuts, she has a tendency to complain to some errant mothers who are neglecting their child's welfare.
Posted in: 1-year-old girl loses finger in escalator accident at supermarket in Hiratsuka
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VoXman
Telecaster:
No one in any thread, any posting on any blog, forum, or news article whether is be Japan Today, Okinawa Times, or any other publication in print or on online has in any way made statements or insinuated that being in the military is an excuse for crime of ANY kind. From what nether region did you pull that one from? You should have at least quoted a poster before making a blanket attack such as that since it only serves to show your offense toward the military as an organization.
I’ve read all these posts, and not one poster made any such threat veiled or not. Once again a quote from someone would support your argument here.
Once more where is the reference? I really tried to find one for you in all these posts. Not there! The only reference I can ever say was posted in the past since the Okinawa incident is that Soldiers and Marines are returning from tours in Iraq to Okinawa and Japan to find that they are under restriction due to the actions of one person.
No one argues with you there. So why the comment? No one thinks that being restricted to base cancels the crime itself. Sorry, but that’s a ridiculous statement not based on any personal knowledge on your part, but just simply posted to hurt people. Shame on you for that.
I defend your right to feel that way. And I criticize those who slam you for making that statement. You don’t have to go to Russia to feel angry at the crime in Japan, nor do you have to live the life of a US Navy Sailor in Japan to express your feelings as an American. "No". I don't have to.” Because someone else went for you. Someone else volunteers for you. In your lifetime, America has gone to an all volunteer military. But from Vietnam back to the revolution, America was a draft military. So when you look at yourself in the mirror in the morning and smirk, thinking ha! Those jerks are stupid to join the military. I am sooo smart for not wasting my life. Let them die for Bush. Try to remember they go so you don’t have to go. They join, because well, maybe they didn’t the advantages you had, or maybe they give up a place in the NFL to serve their country like Tilton did, and gave his life. Guys just like you went to Vietnam and Korea and fought a war they felt no part of. But you get a pass, because so many others will step in your place. No, you don’t have to join, because for now the Volunteer military works, but in the future, it may fail, and guys like you WILL have no choice but to serve. Rather than insult these fine men and women in uniform, just close your mouth and reflect on the choice given to you by their sacrifice.
You should have replaced Pentagon with Bush Administration. The Pentagon did an excellent job prosecuting the war in Iraq; Bush decided that the Military should also be Nation builders. That’s not in their job description. The 8th Army was not expected to do so in Japan after WWII.
I want to praise my fellow long time posters who have had to continually restate the obvious to posts like this one. So let me say it again for this gentleman. No one is acting as an apologist for any criminal or any service member who has committed a crime. You misconstrue defending a man’s right to due process with defending the actual crime he may have committed. Even Mr. Hilton believes a man/woman deserves a fair trial and due process. Japan’s legal system is different than the US, but via a SOFA they agreed to abide by the US definitions of due process. So when that doesn’t happen, naturally posters righteous indignation is expressed in this forum; but not to defend the acts or alleged acts of the individual. Just like I may not agree with every thing you say, I will defend your right to say it. So should you feel the same way as an American.
I think you insult the intelligence of the Japanese Government with that statement. Are you to suppose that the JGov has no clue what is going on in their own country? Would you imply that they are incapable of doing anything without the US? Japanese are long term planners, very methodical. They know exactly what they are doing and where their country will be long after the US pulls out. And we will pull out when Japan is good and ready. They don’t need our advice on that.
Posted in: Troubled times in Yokosuka
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VoXman
Wow! 1500 Yen a piece to see a film school assignment quality film...
Posted in: Godzilla for YouTube generation
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VoXman
Mothers who put their precious little 4-6 year olds in seats that should be occupied by the elderly. High school kids who sit down while a Silver hair is standing in front of them. It makes my blood boil.
Posted in: What behavior by train passengers bugs you the most?
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VoXman
The world of crime, greed will land you in jail faster than the cops ever can.
Posted in: Pimp for teenage girls in Kabukicho busted
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VoXman
outhousejt..... errrrrrr
Wrong! According to the Michelin guide. Paris has the most resturants with Michelin Stars, not Tokyo. Nice try!
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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VoXman
I have seen many people with changed Avatars, can someone post how to do that since the Webdesgner didn't include that in the Home page. Thanks
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VoXman
greenteaonsens said:
"Only the Japanese can truly appreciate cherry blossoms, the four seasons and wabi-sabi. Don’t even bother trying if you are not a true Japanese - you will look like an elephant in a pink tu-tu trying to ballet dance."
Voxman replies:
If that is so then I guess we should close the Louvre in Paris down to all Japanese, because clearly you would have to be a Parisan or at least from the West to appreciate the glorious art contained therein. It would be like a Otaku looking at the Venus d'milo and thinking it was the ultimate fantasy doll.
Posted in: Sakura
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VoXman
I think China is decades away from level of economic power portrayed in articles like this one. Remember the per capita income of a Japanese is 29K in USD per person. 39k per person in the US. China is 1700 USD per person. Long way to go ....long long way to go.
Posted in: The 2008 Nazi Olympics
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VoXman
How do I add the little avatar next to my name. I see so many already have one?
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VoXman
True, his use of cream was unusual, but the folding technique is old. Try decades old. People used to make scrabbled eggs that way, but just got lazy over time.
Posted in: Celebrity Australian chef introduces Japan to the pleasure of breakfast
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VoXman
Even the UK royals kids socialize in a small circle of families. When you consider the priviledged schools they go to. Only the wealthy and connected can get their kids in. Not too many regular Joes end up at Havard or as they say...HAAA vard.
Posted in: Schooling a challenge for Princess Masako and Aiko
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VoXman
Thanks JT I was looking for the perfect new outfit to give my wife for MY birthday.
Posted in: Tokyo International Anime Fair 2008
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VoXman
I especially like the arm bands, it must be a real workout carting that touristy headdress around. She looks like audition week on American Idol.
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