Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

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bjonesMar. 12, 2010 - 05:49AM JST

My relatives in Europe absolutely love the various Japanese toilet seat covers (especially in Winter). They cannot find them anywhere there. I think Kakiyama just might have found a niche. Time and the right promotion will tell.

Posted in: Online marketplace takes off
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bjonesFeb. 25, 2010 - 08:20PM JST

Well, now that the US gov't owns General Motors one could only suspect that by roasting their competitors over an open fire they are trying to boost their own brand.

Posted in: Toyota chief's U.S. testimony closely watched in Japan
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bjonesJan. 27, 2010 - 07:47PM JST

Stirfry, Cubicles? No, they all sit at the same huge table facing each other, computer or not. No privacy. I've never seen a cubicle in a Japanese company. That way no one can fall asleep without others noticing, therefore the products to relieve fatigue.

Posted in: Vitamin tablets to relieve fatigue
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bjonesJan. 24, 2010 - 09:05AM JST

Someone make up their minds:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1242011/DAVID-ROSE-The-mini-ice-age-starts-here.html

"According to the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre in Colorado, Arctic summer sea ice has increased by 409,000 square miles, or 26 per cent, since 2007 – and even the most committed global warming activists do not dispute this."

Posted in: Global warming opens up Arctic for undersea cable
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bjonesJan. 22, 2010 - 08:21PM JST

My neighbors wife died and he said in order to be given a really good new name (kanji) in Shinto heaven you have to pay the Shinto mafia a heap of money. The more money you pay the better name you get. Who makes up these rituals?

Posted in: Grave issues
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bjonesSep. 19, 2009 - 08:56PM JST

If japanese policemen on bicycles do not wear helmets then mothers and children won't wear them either. There needs to be a role model. I now see electric wheelchairs, adult tricycles as well as bicycles riding in the wrong (against traffic) direction. A third of the cyclists do not turn on lights at night. And a littler reflector (if any) does little good. I see not one public advert about bicycle safety on TV. Hello ?!

Posted in: 3-seat bicycle
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bjonesJul. 06, 2009 - 08:16PM JST

I'd like to see cyclists riding on the correct side of the street for a start. More use of helmets including children, infant passengers and police cyclists. More lights, reflectors and bright/contrasting clothing. Anyone know of a web link which state Japanese riding rules/etiquette ?

Posted in: Tokyo residents pedaling to work in increasing numbers
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bjonesJan. 21, 2009 - 08:15PM JST

Is there any scientific data to back up any claims?

Posted in: Fuji TV to broadcast drama on choosing marriage partners by blood type
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bjonesDec. 28, 2008 - 08:45AM JST

It's almost 2009 and Japan is just now getting 24/7 ATM access? It will be the end of the world when they get on-line banking.

Posted in: Shinsei Bank to offer 24-hour ATM service over year-end holidays
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bjonesDec. 25, 2008 - 10:06PM JST

Just take the Gaza back.

Posted in: Israel warns Hamas will pay a 'heavy price'
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bjonesAug. 29, 2008 - 11:03AM JST

I recommend Sharp as well just because they offer an option to change the setup/configuration menus in English!

Posted in: Sony unveils world's slimmest LCD TV