JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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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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- Part Time Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥9,000 / Day per 4 class shift
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alargo
Although....You've got to admit that these people who make a habit of sleeping on you can be a little annoying. (Of course, all you guys dreaming of cut panties which are not in the story probably wouldn't mind a 20-year-old woman sleeping on your shoulder)
Posted in: Man held for cutting woman's pants with scissors on train
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alargo
Agreed. Such things have been known to happen. It has also been known to occur that the "male" is unaware of his impending parenthood. What this story does suggest, is that there is something fundamentally wrong in Japanese society—and, judging by some of the comments made, there may well be something amiss in some other cultures as well.
Posted in: 18-year-old schoolgirl arrested for dumping newborn infant in garbage
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alargo
I agree. Immigration and anti-drug laws were never intended to be applied to the rich any more than the death penalty was.
Some of you people have a very twisted sense of right and wrong, do you know that?
Posted in: Paris Hilton leaves for U.S. after being denied entry into Japan
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alargo
I'm not a history buff, but my understanding was that death march deaths were much higher. In my own very personal opinion, the Japanese will think about apologizing only when the war is really over. This is not likely to be in Mr. Tenney's lifetime nor mine.
A better option for veterans of Japanese savagery would be to publicize lists of the corporations involved so that people can decide whether they wish to vote approval or disapproval at the time of purchase. While they are at it, they could also include some important brand name espresso makers whose boilers were once used on a much larger scale (Germany, hint, hint).
At a time when the entire world seems preoccupied by soldier worship and war-culture, I really think that the public could be whipped up into a patriotic frenzy over this one. If you impose the rhetoric that you are not supporting our brave "warriors" who defended us in our time of need when you purchase from x corporation, I am sure that most would feel obliged to boycott.
As for the apology issue, I think that what most people want is to be able to believe that the Japanese actually understand that what they did was abominable and that it really won't ever happen again. The absence of any genuine form of apology indicates that, as I already said, the war has yet to end although the battlefield is altered.
As for the companies and the Japanese nation, they must be forever tainted by what they have done and this stain upon their pretended honor is something which any genuinely apologetic person or entity would have to accept as part and parcel of prior actions. This holds true irrespective of race, religion, or other distinguishing characteristic.
Posted in: Former U.S. POWs want Japanese companies to apologize
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alargo
How ironic in light of current diplomatic difficulties between these two friends.
Only about 1.4 billion Japanese friends remain alive in China
Posted in: Kobe zoo investigates death of giant panda
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alargo
I guess they were doing reconnaissance.
Posted in: Air Self-Defense Force officer suspended for filming up woman's skirt
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alargo
It is probably for the best that she not contribute to the world gene pool.
Posted in: Saitama woman held over death of 11-year-old son
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alargo
Simply amazing! We proudly teach our daughters not to give it away for free and then criticize them for listening. Whether you marry 70 men for money or just charge by the hour, it is all the same thing. Even in the 60's people were promiscuous for enjoyment and not for cash.
Posted in: Osaka man arrested for employing 50 high school girls as prostitutes
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alargo
benhur-- I've been in a lot of primary schools in Japan and I've yet to see one with a homeroom system. As an 副担任先生, myself, I can tell you that there are no lack of handwriting samples. I can also tell you that the school is going to do its best not to connect the dots.
What I don't see is an 8-year-old hanging herself. Kids of this age just don't think that way. I smell a rat!--a murderous one.
Posted in: 8-year-old girl hangs herself at home in apparent suicide
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alargo
Well it is an interesting theory given that Japan did receive gentle treatment from the US--much much more gentle then they ever deserved. In my opinion in fact, Japan has yet to relent or repent its war-like ways which leads me to believe that they didn't get as much of the A-bombs as they may have needed. Furthermore, this "gentle" approach has caused unmeasured damage to the US and the world at large.
One need only look to China or Korea to get an inkling of what fate awaits any losing war with Japan. To the good fortune of the rest of the world, Japan does seem to have a habit of losing the wars it provokes. Maybe they should practice more before engaging an enemy.
That's my two cents worth, anyway.
Posted in: Historians rethink key Soviet role in Japan's defeat in WWII
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alargo
Have any of you noticed that such attacks are on the increase? If Japanese society doesn't do something soon, the war between the sexes is going to get serious.
In Gunma, the women are proud of being feared by men. Is there a price to be paid for being hateful enough to be feared? Is it possible that Japanese men will end up being stronger (physically) than their counterparts?
Posted in: Girl slashed while riding bicycle in Yamagata
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alargo
Let's see...that's one family member for each victim for the past month. I guess everyone else was either too scared to step outside or too busy shooting up the neighborhood.
The Mexico I knew and loved was a very safe country and its people the salt of the Earth
Posted in: More than 7,000 protest crime wave in Mexico
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alargo
I envision cavities requiring 15 visits to the dentist and 4 hour ambulance rides terminating in...er...terminating in patients...er...terminating patients in...er...4 hours.
But then there is still Canada's world famous quality health care. And jail besides for anyone who doesn't like it. I know I feel safer now, don't you? Now all we need is a debtor's prison to load all the rebels into, or maybe we just shoot them out behind a bush these days.
Posted in: U.S. Congress clears historic health care bill
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alargo
How about slasher and snatcher all rolled into one. It would be like a Japanese superhero role model.
Posted in: Woman cyclist slashed during attempted robbery
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alargo
davidintokyo and browny1 - The fact that Japan has fought tooth-and-nail for decades against the ban on whaling and the fact that many in Japan consider whale meat a delicacy make for low credibility (this without mentioning many many other instances of market protectionism and general dirty play). In all honesty, do you have a reason to offer for anybody actually believing in this "research" nonsense or do you have some ulterior motive for promoting such a preposterous position?
If you think that whale meat is delicious or that the Japanese should be allowed to do whatever they want to or if it is something else entirely--at least have the basic human dignity to say so. The same is true for the Japanese. Hiding behind lies and subterfuge may be considered clever in Japan, but to many around the world it is the ultimate act of cowardice and only brings dishonor upon the country.
Posted in: Researchers back from Antarctic no-kill whale trip
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alargo
In Japanese fashion, the problem will be addressed after someone gets killed.
Posted in: Torso identified as that of missing Fukuoka woman
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alargo
That's just what they told me on the boat.
My guess is that it is Marketing ****research**** and nothing more.
The owner is American? I wonder who the clients are or why there is a market for such things? Nothing to do with Japan, I suppose. Nothing at all. Never let your hormones get the better of your reasoning capacity. That's my best advice.
I'll never understand this obsession with eating whale, that's for sure. In some parts of the world, whale is customarily eaten, but, so far as I know, they have few options on the menu in those places. What's your excuse?
Posted in: FBI probes Calif sushi restaurant after video sting by 'Cove' producers
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alargo
What do you mean a "possible" hit and run? They don't have anyone who can read the tire tracks down the guy's back?
Yep! It's definately a Bridgestone!
Posted in: Police investigating possible hit-and-run in Chiba
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alargo
Don't you guys get it? He must have had a "friend" on the inside to pull off this job. That is the way things are done in this country.
Posted in: Pet shop manager caught stealing zoo animals, including a penguin
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alargo
Of course, the principal and teacher will lose their jobs, and the student will continue to be the punk he always has been as society continues its downward spiral into oblivion.
Sounds like a good solution to me.
Some people just shouldn't breed!
Posted in: Principal fails in cover-up after student's rib fractured by teacher