apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 05:55 PM JST - 8th October

From Joetheplumber,

The US is in deep trouble and the president needs to saty home.

I don't know if you say that in the states, and not get into trouble (Patriot Act).

Posted in Obama to visit Japan Nov 12-13 at 05:55 PM JST - 8th October
apecNetworks at 05:33 PM JST - 8th October

If Prof. Chalmers Johnson's three part books is even close to the actual situation, major jolts pertaining to bases in Japan will be affected. It will be an economic phenomena, not a military one. I can sense it here.

Posted in Okada says U.S. troop burden on Okinawa needs easing at 05:33 PM JST - 8th October
apecNetworks at 03:59 PM JST - 7th October

Addendum: in other words, he would have to have regular conversations w/ someone fluent in English AND who is fluent in foreign policy matters similar to the subjects the Foreign Ministry deals w/ on a regular basis - that person is rare.

Posted in Okada eager to improve English language skills at 03:59 PM JST - 7th October
apecNetworks at 03:50 PM JST - 7th October

This problem has come up in my experiences over a few decades. One prominent problem is speed. FM Okada may speak English, but to follow a native speaker discussing a complicated subject, it is hard for some to follow and then respond to the subject in real time. Lack of…

Posted in Okada eager to improve English language skills at 03:50 PM JST - 7th October
apecNetworks at 04:44 PM JST - 4th October

Correction:

http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/japan_no.html

Posted in Ishihara 'bitterly disappointed' with Olympic bid failure, but won't step down at 04:44 PM JST - 4th October
apecNetworks at 04:43 PM JST - 4th October

To Smithinjapan:

Here's a link to the book, "A Japan That Can Say No", by Ishihara/Morita. Look at what they wrote in 1989, then reflect on what is being said about Gov. Ishihara now. Interesting stuff happened just when Gov. Ishihara was elected Gov.. I don't have a like/dislike of…

Posted in Ishihara 'bitterly disappointed' with Olympic bid failure, but won't step down at 04:43 PM JST - 4th October
apecNetworks at 01:02 PM JST - 4th October

To Smithinjapan:

"apec: Hmmm.... why would the governor of Tokyo be voted in for hating foreigners?.... tough one."

Can't go too much into this, but when Gov. Ishihara and Sony CEO Morita co-wrote " A Japan That Can Say No", the reaction in the halls of power in the US…

Posted in Ishihara 'bitterly disappointed' with Olympic bid failure, but won't step down at 01:02 PM JST - 4th October
apecNetworks at 05:53 PM JST - 3rd October

To PepinGalarga:

Thank you for the info. So, some of this could go back to the controversial book, "A Japan That Can Say Noooooooo". I remember the shockwaves that produced.

Posted in Ishihara 'bitterly disappointed' with Olympic bid failure, but won't step down at 05:53 PM JST - 3rd October
apecNetworks at 05:12 PM JST - 3rd October

What I don't understand is, why is Gov. Ishihara generally disliked on JT blogs, but overwhelmingly voted into office? Something is amiss, or is it something that requires living in Tokyo? I have heard Gov. Ishihara is strong willed and respected by the voters. That's probably the reason he sees…

Posted in Ishihara 'bitterly disappointed' with Olympic bid failure, but won't step down at 05:12 PM JST - 3rd October
apecNetworks at 04:38 PM JST - 3rd October

Let's see if regional countries are up to the challenge to get emergency supplies to the Philippines,Samoan islands, Taiwan and Indonesia. The day will come when cargo planes will be able to drop ship supplies to the proper locations immediately after these types of disaster. It would be nice if…

Posted in 2nd typhoon lashes northern Philippines at 04:38 PM JST - 3rd October