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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abromofo
"Although it’s located 1,000 kilometers north of New Zealand, the recent eruption of the Shinmoedake volcano in Miyazaki Prefecture"
There's more than 1000 kilometers between Miyazaki Prefecture and New Zealand. Its roughly 8,800 kilometers between Tokyo and Auckland...
Posted in: Christchurch quake may portend major seismic activity for Japan
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abromofo
I can't stand it when has a conversation with the dog in baby-talk and then lets it lick her lips while she makes a kissing noise. It makes me jealous, and I can't stand the thought of getting second-hand dog-germs.
Posted in: What is one habit that your significant other does or has that you can't stand but put up with anyway?
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abromofo
American servicemen on leave in Roppongi seem to be the worst behaved tourists I've seen. Once, one of them walked up behind me, at 10am in the morning, and said something about wanting to bash my head in. I didn't even know he was there at first.
Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about?
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abromofo
One important thing to take into account is the calculation used for nominal GDP, which is explained in the article. The calculation uses the average USD exchange rates from the chosen period.
Comparing Q1 and Q2 2010, the yen weakened against the USD 1.54%, while the Yuan strengthened 0.06%.
So, using the exact same calculation for the first half of the year, instead of second quarter, Japan's nominal GDP is still higher than China's:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/T100816003200.htm
In my opinion the fact is that comparing nominal GDP of two different economies using US dollars is not very meaningful. We can do all kinds of other calculations that would put Japan on top if we wanted to. That's what one some people mean when they say "symbolic".
The Yen extremely strong right now relative to the dollar... This is probably going to give a huge boost to the next quarter's nominal GDP figure... Which could well end up being higher than China again in Q3. The point is, the exchange rate influence is very strong.
Posted in: China overtakes Japan in 2nd quarter as world's No. 2 economy
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abromofo
It's not good for me personally, because most of my income is from overseas.
My guess is its not likely to go beyond 85 yen / dollar, so if anyone wants unreliable currency trading advice, now is the time to buy yen!
Posted in: Is a strong yen against the dollar good for you personally?
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abromofo
Hottie? Argh. She looks like an eccentric old biddy.
Posted in: PUFFY's Yoshimura marries just months after break-up
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abromofo
I think they should be put down.
In New Zealand, under the Dog Control Act, any dog that bites a human or other domestic animal can be destroyed. I don't think there's a law like that in Japan, though.
Posted in: Seven dogs bite five students in Mie school grounds
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abromofo
A few days in Tokyo is probably good for a start. Some all-night drinks with a bunch of Japanese people, with some shopping during the daytime.
But the real fun would be outside of Tokyo. Drive a few hours to Hakone, or further away, spend a few days at a Ryokan in the countryside, rotenburo, wonderful Japanese food, exploring some of the old towns.
As for women... Can't say I agree with that any more. Sure as heck used to. Perhaps if you keep your distance, and they keep the makeup and clothes on, they look pretty hot.
Posted in: If you were going to recommend something about Japan to your friends and family back home to get them to visit here, what would it be?
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abromofo
Has anyone here actually eaten it? I have, and I like it, so I want to eat it sometimes. If it didn't taste good, there would be hardly any demand for it.
Posted in: Australian PM threatens legal action against Japan over whaling
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abromofo
Just as I thought!! Black belts in Aikido and Karate don't necessarily give you the ability to defend yourself. I really think all you get is a bad attitude and inflated confidence.
Posted in: Tough man Terence Lee loses street fight in Kanagawa
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abromofo
I've seen the preview for this movie several times, and I have no interest in seeing it at all. Actually I think the big blue aliens are a "turn-off" - not appealing, I'd rather not look at them.
Posted in: Can Cameron deliver Titanic results on 'Avatar?'
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abromofo
I don't think the purple and black one is a wedding dress. She's the designer. It is, however, extremely hot!
Posted in: Numero Uno
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abromofo
If it looks as bad as every other 3D movie (including the one at the Sony building in Ginza), I won't be buying one. It hurts my eyes.
Posted in: Jackson film not part of Sony's new 3-D vision
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abromofo
You people are all just jealous of these pretty girls with unusual taste in fashion.
It really hurts my feelings when you all pigeon-hole people based on looks. I'm a good looking guy, and I can talk a girl's ear off!
Posted in: Gals
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abromofo
Not if my imagination is anything to go by.
Posted in: Gals
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abromofo
Great photo! I loooove Shibuya girls.
Posted in: Gals
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abromofo
steen:
Honest question - is it really that good? I know some people that are dedicated Aikido practitioners, and can talk my ear off about how fantastic it is. But does it work in a fight?
Posted in: What is the most efficient martial art to learn for one's protection in the real world?
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abromofo
When push comes to shove, good old boxing training is an efficient way to learn self defense. Throwing a few quick and hard punches, in a last resort, is easy to do instinctively. I'd bet many trained martial artists would end up doing the same in a real fight. You can learn how to punch well in a matter of weeks.
Posted in: What is the most efficient martial art to learn for one's protection in the real world?
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abromofo
It's actually hypocritical. I share the "Gyaaaaa Kawaii" people's sentiment. So what if people like cute furry animals, and also like wearing fur? I love fur.
It's human nature to use animals for useful things.
I like furry animals, and also I like wearing fur. It's super warm, nice to touch, and I like the look of it.
Posted in: Fur of the Year
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abromofo
That seems like the kind of maths you'd learn on an MBA course.
It's an expensive venue for networking. Why not do it down at the pub?
Posted in: What makes an MBA so valuable?