dontpanic said...

dontpanic at 06:25 PM JST - 12th October

Dont think there'll be any hostility at all. Cerberus are an investment fund, they buy ailing businesses, divest what they can, turn a paper profit or at least cut loss and then sell on. In my opinion the issue here is whether in the current market GMAC is a business…

Posted in Reports: Chrysler, GM discuss merger, acquisition at 06:25 PM JST - 12th October
dontpanic at 01:13 AM JST - 12th October

Nessie - I think youve been unlucky. Being refused entry to any establishment must of course be an inconvenience, but not a big one unless you get indignant and want to make a mountain out of a molehill.

The point I've made is that in this country almost anywhere you…

Posted in 70% of inns without foreign guests wish to keep it that way: survey at 01:13 AM JST - 12th October
dontpanic at 05:41 PM JST - 11th October

Nessie - "imagine this scenario", "This hasn't happened to me, but it would certainly be my problem if it did". It's interesting that having no experience of a problem you need to create one from imagination. I suspect it's the same for many of the commenters here, unless we're throwing…

Posted in 70% of inns without foreign guests wish to keep it that way: survey at 05:41 PM JST - 11th October
dontpanic at 03:01 AM JST - 11th October

Disraeli said "There are lies, damn lies and statistics". The survey size is large enough to be a representative sample, so trimming the statistics down to create 'actual' figures doesnt really work. It's fair to say a significant proportion of Ryokan owners are not prepared to accept foreign visitors. Well…

Posted in 70% of inns without foreign guests wish to keep it that way: survey at 03:01 AM JST - 11th October
dontpanic at 03:57 PM JST - 9th October

Cleo I usually like your posts but in this instance, "I would have had no scruples whatsoever about 'abducting' them back to the UK if necessary" shame on you. Women fought for years for fair treatment in the divirce courts, men deserve no less.

Unless they are being abused, cxhildren…

Posted in British father wants Japan to play fair in child custody battles at 03:57 PM JST - 9th October
dontpanic at 02:48 AM JST - 6th October

If adult women want to wear skimpy, sexy clothes, it's up to them. If done with class and in the right context, I support it, in fact I encourage it.

What I object to is the increasing sexualisation of kids. 12-16 year olds cant resist the glitter of pop idols…

Posted in Japanese girls go sexier in their fashion styles at 02:48 AM JST - 6th October
dontpanic at 02:18 AM JST - 6th October

The law should protect temp workers by ensuring they get the same employment conditions as full-time staff. An initial increase in unemployment is inevitable, but employers will get the message that they must be efficient to stay alive.

Posted in Lawyers express concerns over expansion of poverty in Japan at 02:18 AM JST - 6th October
dontpanic at 02:55 AM JST - 5th October

Should cut down the time it takes to get those missing nuts and bolts and complete that half built Billy bookcase.

Posted in Ikea opens first distribution center in Japan at 02:55 AM JST - 5th October
dontpanic at 02:40 AM JST - 5th October

They should do what the likes of German stores Lidl and Aldi do. Buy and supply a smaller range of products in larger quantities and pass on good discounts to their customers. When times are hard its a recipe for success.

Posted in Wal-Mart's Japan unit to close 20 stores at 02:40 AM JST - 5th October
dontpanic at 09:07 PM JST - 6th September

Why pay more when a good modern deisel car will cost less, last longer, be more fuel efficient and emit far less co2 from production to recycling.

I can see the point in markets where deisel is in short supply, but in mature markets? Honda should focus on getting their…

Posted in Honda bringing back Insight nameplate for hybrid at 09:07 PM JST - 6th September