andylaurel said...

andylaurel at 05:14 PM JST - 30th September

If all the teachers were degree qualified teachers, then the salaries would have to be substantially higher and Eikaiwa would become an unprofitable business.

On a unrelated note, it never ceases to amaze me how jaded most foreigners are in this country. If you don't like it, don't complain, just…

Posted in What is your impression of the English-teaching industry in Japan? Have things improved since Nova's collapse or are there still bad apples in the barrel? at 05:14 PM JST - 30th September
andylaurel at 12:15 PM JST - 28th July

I survived the Tatebayashi Tornado!!! But seriously, the traffic was horrendous because the baa chan jii chans were all driving at 10 kph looking at all the damage.

Posted in Suspected tornado leaves 21 injured in Gunma at 12:15 PM JST - 28th July
andylaurel at 11:02 AM JST - 5th July

The Ebisu Safari park in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture is disgusting. I go there because it has a motor racing facility integrated into the grounds. I always feel sick watching the malnourished white tiger pacing back and fourth in his enclosure, roughly the size of an 8 tatami mat room. I…

Posted in One zoo to avoid at 11:02 AM JST - 5th July
andylaurel at 03:16 PM JST - 27th January

Sounds like he was driving like every jiichan/baachan does out here in Gunma.

Posted in 2 killed after 74-yr-old disabled man drives car into Osaka restaurant at 03:16 PM JST - 27th January
andylaurel at 04:44 PM JST - 14th January

Subaru is the same. Employees can't drive other cars onto the parking lot. I think it's a great idea in times like these.

Posted in 2,200 Toyota managers to buy Toyota cars by March 31 at 04:44 PM JST - 14th January
andylaurel at 02:12 PM JST - 15th October

Do any of you actually watch F1. Hamilton is a driver of immense talent, who takes the necessary risks to win.

I know the British have a "Tall Poppy Syndrome" but this is rediculous.

Oh and by the way, If I was being taxed 60% for being successful, I'd leave…

Posted in Hamilton denies arrogance accusation at 02:12 PM JST - 15th October