Xinef said...

Xinef at 11:29 AM JST - 15th June

1- What percentage of Japanese people is aware that "Executions are carried out by hanging". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalpunishmentin_Japan)

2- Didn't the recent various events of random killing, such as the stabbing episode in Akiba, turn out to be a form of suicide, the culprit expecting a death sentence for his act?

If…

Posted in Hung jury at 11:29 AM JST - 15th June
Xinef at 04:11 PM JST - 23rd April

In western countries, responsibilities are considered a mark of recognition, some form of authority and respect, which is why such system is accepted by the population, which usually WANTS to be implied in the process of justice. This is something people are ready to stand for.

In Japan, responsibilities mean…

Posted in Lawmakers to submit bill to stop lay jury system's start from May at 04:11 PM JST - 23rd April
Xinef at 11:31 AM JST - 10th April

I hear hostess club = yakuza background. I may be wrong, but doesn't it sum up? Yakuza + unpaid debts = something that resembles a suicide...

Posted in Suicide of prominent Ginza club hostess reflects economic downturn at 11:31 AM JST - 10th April
Xinef at 12:39 PM JST - 30th January

I love KIX for many reasons (which end up converging to the point: less stress).

In the US, France, UK, I'd say immigration/security is the part I hate most.

Why do they have to exclusively pick grumpy people who hate their job for the task?

They treat you like you…

Posted in What behavior by passengers or staff at airports annoys you the most? at 12:39 PM JST - 30th January
Xinef at 11:23 AM JST - 22nd January

These are not computers for just anyone, there are for people who work outdoor, with a high risk of damaging the machine. Here is a picture so you get the right idea: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/10/panasonic-toughbook-cf-30.jpg Yet, as wanderlust said, not many people are ready to pay $4,200 for a machine with specs…

Posted in Panasonic to launch 'tough' laptop PCs at 11:23 AM JST - 22nd January
Xinef at 07:26 PM JST - 7th January

The law I am speaking of is a NATIONAL law (IIRC Child Welfare), it specifically says 18, and it makes no mention of prostitution. I know I am right because I have read the original text in Japanese, not some dodgy wiki page.

From what I read in the article…

Posted in Police officer, teacher arrested for having sex with 16-year-old girl in Saitama at 07:26 PM JST - 7th January
Xinef at 03:39 PM JST - 7th January

Wikipedia says: "The National age of consent in Japan is 13, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender, as specified by the Japanese Penal Code Articles 176 and 177. However, most prefectures have ordinances that prohibit "immoral sexual acts" with minors. The phrase "Immoral sexual acts" is not strictly defined. It…

Posted in Police officer, teacher arrested for having sex with 16-year-old girl in Saitama at 03:39 PM JST - 7th January
Xinef at 12:08 PM JST - 30th November
"Normal" cards are not for "us", this is what everyone who tried to obtain a credit card has felt as far as I know. Gaijin must mean a straight trip to the trash can for any application. On my side, I have found two solutions:
- First one was a…
Posted in Try to get a credit card in Japan at 12:08 PM JST - 30th November
Xinef at 03:41 PM JST - 30th July

(tongue in cheek) surely not - that's a visa violation, right?

It is not, if you ask for the little paper called "an activity authorization out of residence qualification" I think... As far as I know (and experienced), if you ask for it, they give it to you...

Posted in More than 10,000 foreign students find jobs in Japan at 03:41 PM JST - 30th July
Xinef at 11:14 AM JST - 30th July

"stealing jobs from Japanese poeple!" I would scream in my black van.

Thank you franz75 for this morning laugher! I usually feel sad when seeing this kind of idiots parading though...

Posted in More than 10,000 foreign students find jobs in Japan at 11:14 AM JST - 30th July