JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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Confrontation
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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- Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanto region
- RCS (RCSコーポレーション), Kanto
- Salary: ¥180,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month includes performance bonus
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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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blvtzpk
On big issue recently has been the 'random' stops and checks of foreigners by police at Narita airport. These are people who have just left immigration & customs and have been thoroughly Yokoso'd by the local police who have asked them questions that should have been dealt with by the Immigration people. A point in case is which a friend's experience flying out of Narita in mid-December. While sitting in Narita's check-in area, he was approached by a police officer who asked for his passport, gaijin card AND keitai phone number (he was texting when the officer approached him). When my friend asked the officer (in Japanese) whether he'd be conducting the same check of the Japanese couple sitting next to my friend, the officer shrugged and said something to the effect that he was only doing his job. Not unexpectedly, when the officer was done with my friend, he by-passed the Japanese couple and approached the foreign woman sitting next along the same row of seats, and conducted the same line of questioning. My friend was also later singled out and given a thorough going over at the security screening prior to entering immigration AND by the woman taking his boarding card during the boarding process. And remember that this was all before the Dec 25 Detroit incident.
Posted in: What do you think of the level of security at airports you have been to recently?
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blvtzpk
Another 'article' about a commercial...come on!!!
Posted in: Koyuki shows how to prepare highballs in Suntory commercial
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blvtzpk
His ears must have been weighing him down. I nice lie down is recommended.
Posted in: Finance minister Fujii to resign due to poor health
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blvtzpk
perspective: Exactly. Noise is natural in Japan, and especially on TV. kjkjkj:Yes, other countries have crap TV - and the TV would be on far less if I was back in my home country. But many homes in Japan believe that the TV must be on at all times. Such is my situation.
Posted in: What do you think of the quality of Japanese TV programs this time of year? Seen anything you like?
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blvtzpk
All I'll say is that Japanese TV talento-driven (that the mrs likes) and the people who inhabit it area world unto themselves. The endless 'discussion' and 'interview' programs (usually involving lots of standing up, pointing and yelling in mock outrage and/or excitement) where they themselves are ultimately the focus of interest. Points in case - the 'impersonation' programs/segments where talentos dress up and often perform as other talentos (who are often in the audience themselves, or who magically appear appear after the impersonation performance has begun to the SHOCK and AMAZEMENT of all concerned). Another case in point - this morning I awake to my wife watching a show where the talentos are being interviewed at Narita and/or in Hawaii on their year-end mini-breaks. Like I said, this element of Japanese TV - this talento world - bugs the hell out of me. And suggestions to turn it off...well, I can forget about that happening as this is the height of entertainment to the mrs.
Posted in: What do you think of the quality of Japanese TV programs this time of year? Seen anything you like?
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blvtzpk
For the person who suggested 'Star Trek' technology, one of the episodes of 'Enterprise' (post 9/11) featured a group that simply injected themselves with a substance that activated a chemical within their bodies that exploded. Given the recent approaches (mixing liquids/substances while on board), the fantasy-world of Star Trek is not beyond possibility. If you're willing to become a martyr, you'd probably be willing to have a device planted within your body that would avoid detection.
If a group or individual is willing to carry out an operation, a security work-around will always be found.
Posted in: How much more can airlines do to improve security measures against terrorist plots?
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blvtzpk
"What are your three sizes?"
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blvtzpk
Too many mince pies and/or, sweet sherries, mrs cleo! ;)
Posted in: Tokyo sunset
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blvtzpk
Nice pic - good composition and coloring.
Posted in: Tokyo sunset
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blvtzpk
Another suspended sentence coming up, hmmm?
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blvtzpk
They were worried their bosoms might be put to shame by better virtual reality on the screen.
Posted in: James Cameron attends Japan premiere of 'Avatar'
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blvtzpk
"Smap members get together to advertise advertisement"
Now I'm waiting for
"Smap members get together to advertise advertisement of new advertisement"
Posted in: All five SMAP members attend PR event for new commercial
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blvtzpk
When you're being attacked...but you better choose the right target when that does happen (n.b. USA V Iraq 2003)
Posted in: Are there any circumstances that justify war?
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blvtzpk
I'm going to get a job thinking up these useless talento&product-promo 'awards' - I've got a million of them.
'Best Toiletist' is one. Guess what that one's for?
Kleenex, I'm ready for offers.
Posted in: Junichi Ishida declared 'Spouse Hunter of the Year'
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blvtzpk
Maia: Are they having a laff? I think they're having a laff. Do you think they're having a laff?
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blvtzpk
So it's goodbye to Yankees broadcasts, and hello to Angels games on TV here.
Posted in: Matsui, Angels reportedly reach agreement
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blvtzpk
OK - First, good question. Not recycled grudge-bait.
It depends on the person. Each has their own particular interest.
And I could go on...
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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blvtzpk
Just in!!!
Comrade Kim Kyong-jin:
Congratulations on displaying how my love, training, advice, and benevolence have permitted you to engineer this victory over the capitalist running dogs of Japan!
(Signed) Your ever-watchful (but adoring) Dear Leader
PS: Your family is now safe...for the time being
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blvtzpk
That was meant to be 'salaciously.'
Posted in: Tiger Woods' sponsors start backing away
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blvtzpk
I don't why Gillette are passing up this opportunity to get Tige's endorsement:
[Cut to shot of TW rubbing his cleanly shaven face, then saying:] "Gillette: Just the shave you need to please the women in your life." [TW then winks salaciiusly - but in TW cute way - at the camera]
What a money shot! Roll on Superbowl 30 second commercials, and associated advertising revenues!!!
Posted in: Tiger Woods' sponsors start backing away