geronimo2006 said...

geronimo2006 at 11:22 PM JST - 27th May

Oh No! Another trade surplus. I'm just shattered. Could mean an even higher yen. I might have to pay less for my next holiday or mortgage. How devastating. Nevermind. Just thinking about it. Are there any English speaking countries that make trade surpluses? GM is just a sign of the…

Posted in Japan reports surprise trade surplus of Y69 billion in April at 11:22 PM JST - 27th May
geronimo2006 at 10:40 PM JST - 17th May

Agreed smithinjapan. They are panicking, but the poor souls who wont get paid may have bigger problems

Posted in Over 1,000 schools, kindergartens in Osaka, Hyogo to be closed due to new flu at 10:40 PM JST - 17th May
geronimo2006 at 06:59 PM JST - 17th May

I guess they have to act but it may only hold off the inevitable for a week. The only people likely to panic are the outsourced gaijin who I guess wont be getting paid. The rest will enjoy the week off, unless of course you actually catch it. I have…

Posted in Over 1,000 schools, kindergartens in Osaka, Hyogo to be closed due to new flu at 06:59 PM JST - 17th May
geronimo2006 at 09:13 AM JST - 15th May

they did gaijintraveller - its called cable, but still a bit pricey

Posted in New AQUOS D TV series at 09:13 AM JST - 15th May
geronimo2006 at 08:47 PM JST - 14th May

Not that I actually by them at that total rip off-price myself of course.

Posted in Kenji Sakaguchi asks Ebi-chan for a date during filming of kiwifruit commercial at 08:47 PM JST - 14th May
geronimo2006 at 08:42 PM JST - 14th May

Being a Kiwi with an interest in the industry the whole Zespri / Ebichan / 100 yen a pop in Japan thing just breaks my heart. Oh yeah, let it roll on.

Posted in Kenji Sakaguchi asks Ebi-chan for a date during filming of kiwifruit commercial at 08:42 PM JST - 14th May
geronimo2006 at 08:53 AM JST - 1st May

Hold on a minute. Does this mean you can graduate with a HS diploma even if you dropout.

Of the 315 schools surveyed, 146 said they would not give certificates of graduation to students until their school expenses are paid.

Posted in Economic stagnation boosts number of high school dropouts at 08:53 AM JST - 1st May
geronimo2006 at 08:49 AM JST - 1st May

Honestly, I wouldnt mind it too much if they shut down Tokyo for a week after GW on sheer paranoia (which they just might do), except for the beer vending machines of course.

Posted in Gov't steps up alert for flu outbreak; boy tests negative for new virus at 08:49 AM JST - 1st May
geronimo2006 at 08:44 AM JST - 1st May

Wouldve thought there would be a lot more that 2000. My guess is next year all the offers will dry up. Yep, 2000 burgers flippers available now Ronald

Posted in Over 2,000 graduates see job offers canceled, worst on record at 08:44 AM JST - 1st May
geronimo2006 at 07:07 PM JST - 27th April

I dont care as long as its got alcohol in it and tastes like beer.

Posted in Kirin buys Australian brewer Lion Nathan at 07:07 PM JST - 27th April